New device aims to suck trapped air out of lungs in just 20 minutes

NCT ID NCT07665931

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale di Lodi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a single 20-minute session with a medical device called Simeox can reduce the amount of air trapped in the lungs of people with severe COPD. The device applies gentle suction during exhalation to help move air out. Researchers will measure lung function before and right after the session in 23 participants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Simeox electro-medical device (intermittent negative pressure device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug, device-based way to quickly ease breathing in people with severe COPD.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early pilot study with only 23 people and no placebo group. The effects are measured immediately after a single session, so we don't know if any benefit lasts or if it works for everyone.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Dyspnea

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) PULMONARY HYPERINFLATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

ASST Lodi - Presidio Ospedaliero di Codogno
RECRUITING

Codogno, Lombardy, 26845, Italy

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.