Brazil launches major study to track severe COPD outcomes
NCT ID NCT06780046
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study will follow 693 people in Brazil with severe or very severe COPD to track how often they are hospitalized, have flare-ups, or die. Researchers want to understand the real-world impact of the disease in this group. No new treatments are being tested—only data is collected.
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 study could provide much-needed data on how severe COPD progresses in Brazilian patients, helping doctors better manage the disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only collects data, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to other populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Research Site
RECRUITINGAparecida de Goiânia, Brazil
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RECRUITINGBahia, Brazil
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RECRUITINGBelém, Brazil
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RECRUITINGBrasília, Brazil
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RECRUITINGCampo Grande, Brazil
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Research Site
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGFlorianópolis, Brazil
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RECRUITINGGoiânia, Brazil
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Research Site
RECRUITINGSanto André, Brazil
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RECRUITINGSão Paulo, Brazil
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NOT_YET_RECRUITINGUberlândia, Brazil
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