Scientists probe hidden nerve signals in COPD patients
NCT ID NCT04849806
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at why people with COPD may have overactive nerve signals that increase heart rate and narrow blood vessels. Researchers will measure nerve activity, breathing, and inflammation in 135 adults with COPD. The goal is to better understand the causes, not to test a new treatment.
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Conditions
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RWTH Aachen University
RECRUITINGAachen, Germany
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