Can a simple nasal device boost exercise in COPD patients?
NCT ID NCT06578156
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether using a nasal high-flow device (which delivers warm, moist air at a high rate) can help people with COPD walk farther during a 6-minute walk test. Thirty adults with COPD will try both the high-flow device and a standard low-flow device on different days. Researchers will measure how far they walk and how breathless they feel.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Nasal high flow cannula (device that delivers heated, humidified air at high flow rates)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to help people with COPD exercise more comfortably.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not improve walking distance or breathing enough to be noticeable.
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University of Miami
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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