COPD heart puzzle: study aims to uncover hidden strain

NCT ID NCT07576894

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how the right side of the heart works in people with COPD, both at rest and during exercise. Researchers will use heart imaging and other tests to identify different patterns of heart dysfunction. The goal is to better understand these patterns so that future treatments can be more targeted. The study involves 60 adults with COPD who will undergo exercise training and monitoring.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Exercise training

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors better understand heart problems in COPD patients and point toward more personalized treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study with only 60 participants, so findings may not apply to all COPD patients. It is not testing a new drug or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset Motor Activity pulmonary hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

    RECRUITING

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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