New screening tool could uncover thousands of undiagnosed lung cases

NCT ID NCT05654597

Terminated Diagnosis Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier du Havre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a French version of the CAPTURE tool, which uses a short questionnaire and a peak flow breath test, to find people with undiagnosed obstructive lung disease (like COPD). Over 1,000 adults aged 40 and older who had not been diagnosed with asthma or COPD took part. The goal was to see how well the tool could identify those who actually had lung problems when checked with a portable spirometer.

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, this tool could help doctors identify people with undiagnosed lung disease earlier, leading to faster treatment.
What could go wrong: The study was terminated early, so results may be incomplete. The tool may not work as well in real-world settings or for all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disease lung disorder obstructive lung disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUNG DISEASES LUNG DISEASES, OBSTRUCTIVE OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Groupe Hospitalier du Havre

Le Havre, Normandy, 76600, France

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