Could a natural hormone help COPD patients breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT01273259

First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested whether a natural hormone called DHEA can improve exercise ability in adults with COPD and high blood pressure in the lungs. 51 participants took either a low or high dose of DHEA or a placebo daily for one year. The main goal was to see if DHEA helped them walk farther in six minutes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Limoges

    Limoges, France

  • CHU de Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, France

  • CHU de Toulouse

    Toulouse, France

  • University Hospital, Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, France

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