New drug may keep COPD patients out of hospital after severe attack

NCT ID NCT04075331

First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a drug called mepolizumab can help people with a type of COPD (lung disease) who have high levels of certain white blood cells (eosinophils). The drug was given after a serious flare-up that required a hospital stay. The goal was to see if it could prevent future hospital visits or death. The study included 238 adults aged 40 and older who were already using inhaled steroids.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Respiratory

    Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 9QP, United Kingdom

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