Researchers peek at real-world breathing aid decisions for COPD patients

NCT ID NCT07508943

First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks back at the hospital records of 1,000 patients with a sudden worsening of COPD (called an acute exacerbation). The goal is to see how doctors decide which type of breathing support to use—like oxygen masks, high-flow nasal cannulas, or ventilators—and when they switch or stop them. No treatments are given; the researchers only analyze existing data to find patterns that could improve future care.

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Locations

  • Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China

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