Gut chemical clues: could digestion differences explain COPD?

NCT ID NCT03327181

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

Summary

This study looked at how the body handles short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in people with COPD compared to healthy adults. Researchers measured SCFA metabolism and body composition in 63 participants. The goal was to understand if SCFA production is lower in COPD, which could affect nutrition and muscle health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Texas A&M University

    College Station, Texas, 77843-4253, United States