Smart inhaler gadget aims to cut COPD emergencies
NCT ID NCT07214337
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study will test a digital device that attaches to a standard COPD inhaler. The device coaches patients on proper inhaler technique and shares usage data with their healthcare team. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps reduce hospital visits and symptom flare-ups. The study will enroll 20 adults with COPD and follow them for 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Digital inhaler attachment (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that digital coaching and monitoring helps COPD patients use their inhalers better and avoid flare-ups.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply widely. It focuses on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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