Could a simple inhaler help both lungs and heart in new COPD patients?

NCT ID NCT06072690

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a dual bronchodilator (a combination inhaler) can improve breathing, heart function, and quality of life in people newly diagnosed with moderate-to-severe COPD. Researchers will measure changes in exercise capacity and lung function over 12 weeks. The trial aims to enroll 80 adults aged 40 and older who have a significant smoking history.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: dual bronchodilator (a combination of two inhaled drugs to open airways)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that starting with dual bronchodilation soon after diagnosis improves both lung function and heart health in COPD patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all COPD patients. The treatment is already approved, so the main question is whether it offers extra heart benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE MODERATE CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE SEVERE QUALITY OF LIFE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
RECRUITING

Kaunas, Kaunas County, 44307, Lithuania

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