App alerts COPD patients when their inhalers may be out of date

NCT ID NCT07797985

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a smartphone app can help people with COPD achieve better symptom control by flagging when their inhaled medications may not match current guidelines. Participants use the app to record symptoms and medications. Some receive alerts if their prescriptions appear outdated, prompting them to ask their healthcare provider for a medication review. The study measures how many participants end up on guideline-recommended treatment and whether symptom scores and flare-up rates improve.

What this could mean

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Active substance
MMH-LAB1 app with a treatment guidance algorithm
What this could lead to
If it works, this app could help more COPD patients receive guideline-based inhaled therapy, leading to better symptom control and fewer flare-ups.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial, so the algorithm may not improve outcomes or may be difficult for some patients to use. The app only advises a medication review; it does not prescribe or change medications itself.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 746 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patients over 18 years of age and able to give informed consent 2. A clinical diagnosis of COPD (all patients registered on the app have a confirmed diagnosis of COPD confirmed by their clinician before being prescribed the app). 3. A registered and activated user of the myCOPD app 4. One or more CAT questionnaire completed on the myCOPD app in the last 12 months 5. One or more exacerbation form completed on the myCOPD app in the last 12 months CTU/FORM/5321 - CIP template for Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices, Version 1 14-DEC-2023 mySmartCOPD Clinical Investigation Plan v1 25-FEB-2025 Page 25 of 53 6. One or more COPD medication diary completed on the myCOPD app in the last 12 months 7. Classified appropriately into 3 groups: (A) Few symptoms (CAT \<10, 0 or 1 moderate exacerbations) (B) Many symptoms (CAT ≥10, ≥0 or 1 moderate exacerbations) (C)Exacerbators (≥2 moderate or ≥1 severe exacerbation independent of CAT) Exclusion Criteria: 8. Cannot read or write in English as required to understand the trial materials and provide the trial data. 9. Has not opted in to the research agreement via MyCOPD

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Southampton

    RECRUITING

    Southampton, England, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

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