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Breathing easy: dynamic x-rays may spot COPD faster and safer

NCT ID NCT06653413

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special type of chest X-ray, called dynamic chest radiography, can help diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Currently, COPD is diagnosed with lung function tests that require strong patient effort and may not be possible during a respiratory pandemic. The study will measure diaphragm movement and lung area changes on X-rays from 2,500 people with COPD and compare them to standard lung function results. If the X-ray method proves reliable, it could offer a faster, lower-risk way to diagnose COPD.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, dynamic chest X-rays could become a quicker, more accessible way to diagnose COPD, especially during respiratory pandemics when standard tests are risky.
What could go wrong
This is an early diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The technique may not prove accurate enough to replace standard lung function tests, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease disease

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

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

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  • Guangdong Locations

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    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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