New oral drug aims to cut dangerous COPD exacerbations

NCT ID NCT07684820

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Phase 2 study tests whether a once-daily oral tablet called EXPD-101 can reduce the number of moderate to severe COPD flare-ups in people with chronic bronchitis. Participants must have had at least two moderate or one severe exacerbation in the past year. The trial compares two doses of EXPD-101 against a placebo over 52 weeks, monitoring safety and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
EXPD-101 (oral tablet)
What this could lead to
If successful, EXPD-101 could become a new daily treatment to reduce the number of serious COPD flare-ups and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2 trial, so the drug is still being tested for safety and effectiveness. It may not work better than placebo, and side effects are possible.

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Conditions

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  • Burke Internal Medicine, Inc.

    RECRUITING

    Burke, Virginia, 22015, United States

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  • California Medical Research Associates Inc.

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    Northridge, California, 91324, United States

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  • Centricity Research Columbus

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Rincon, Georgia, 31326, United States

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  • Clinical Site Partners, LLC Leesburg dba Flourish Research

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    Leesburg, Florida, 34748, United States

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  • Cotton O'Neil Clinical Research Center

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    Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States

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  • DM Clinical Research - Philadelphia

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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  • DM Clinical Research - Phoenix

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    Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States

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  • DM Clinical Research- Tomball

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    Tomball, Texas, 77375, United States

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  • DM Clinical Research-Indianapolis

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    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46254, United States

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  • Lynn Institute of Denver

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80012, United States

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  • Optimal Research Sites

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    Orange, Florida, 32763, United States

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  • Suncoast Research Group, LLC Miami - Little Havana dba Flourish Research

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    Miami, Florida, 33135, United States

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