Nighttime breathing clues may predict COPD treatment success

NCT ID NCT07414108

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

Summary

This study follows 25 people with COPD and high carbon dioxide levels who use a breathing machine at night. Researchers want to see if nighttime breathing problems can predict how well the machine works over 6 to 12 months. They will also check lung function, diaphragm health, and how often patients need hospital care. The goal is to better understand who benefits most from this therapy.

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 help doctors identify which COPD patients will benefit most from non-invasive ventilation, leading to more personalized treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small observational study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to gather information, not to test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset Hypercapnia respiratory failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, 40138, Italy

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