Can a natural hormone help COPD patients breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT00581087

First seen Jun 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a hormone called DHEA can improve exercise ability in adults with COPD who also have high blood pressure in their lungs. About 60 participants took either DHEA or a placebo daily for a year. The main goal was to see if they could walk farther in six minutes. The study was completed in France.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • APHP hospital Antoine Béclère GHU sud

    Clamart, 92141, France

  • University Hospital, Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, France

  • University Hospital, Limoges

    Limoges, France

  • University Hospital, Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, France

  • University Hospital, Toulouse

    Toulouse, France

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