New support program aims to ease life with advanced COPD

NCT ID NCT06967324

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a graduated support program for people with advanced COPD. The program includes regular needs assessments, advance care planning, and virtual meetings between healthcare teams. Researchers will compare quality of life and healthcare use of 100 participants who get the program versus those who receive usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: stepped-care support program (needs assessment, care planning, virtual conferences)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better way to support people with advanced COPD, improving their quality of life and reducing healthcare use.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program may not improve outcomes more than usual care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Copenhagen University Hospital - Hvidovre
RECRUITING

Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark

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