Could a simple gas help COPD patients breathe better?
NCT ID NCT07382258
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether inhaling nitric oxide gas can improve exercise tolerance in people with moderate-to-severe COPD. Sixteen participants will use a special device to breathe the gas for one week. Researchers will measure changes in oxygen use and breathing efficiency during exercise, as well as overall symptoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
inhaled nitric oxide gas
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to help people with COPD breathe easier during exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 16 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is still experimental and may not show clear benefits.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
RECRUITINGNanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China
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