Heart check during lung attacks could save lives

NCT ID NCT06723795

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether having a heart doctor check patients during a COPD flare-up helps find and treat hidden heart problems. 150 hospitalized adults with COPD are randomly assigned to see only a lung doctor or also a heart doctor. Researchers then track changes in heart treatments, new heart diagnoses, and health outcomes for 12 months.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that adding a heart check during COPD flare-ups helps catch and treat hidden heart problems earlier, potentially improving long-term health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (150 people) that only observes outcomes—it does not test a new drug or treatment. Results may not apply to all COPD patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Tel Aviv, Israel

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