Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Researchers are testing an experimental drug called RO7830698 to see if it is safe and well tolerated. The trial includes healthy volunteers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Participants receive either RO7830698 or a placebo, and researchers track sid…

This study will follow 600 adults in Korea who have been prescribed Breztri for COPD, a long-term lung disease. Researchers want to see how safe the drug is in everyday use and whether it works as expected. Participants will take Breztri as their doctor prescribes, and the study …

Researchers at Buraidah Central Hospital in Saudi Arabia are testing whether a pharmacist-led educational program helps COPD patients take their medications as prescribed, enjoy a better quality of life, and lower their direct healthcare costs. The program uses the Health Belief …

This trial tests whether prescribing exercise based on a person's individual metabolic threshold, measured during a cardiopulmonary exercise test, improves outcomes more than the standard six-minute walk test approach. Researchers will compare exercise capacity, adherence, muscle…

This trial tests whether high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen can reduce the risk of hypoxemia, or low blood oxygen, during sedated gastrointestinal endoscopy in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD patients often have low oxygen reserves, making them…

This early-stage trial is testing whether infusions of clonal fetal mesenchymal stem cells (cfMSCs) are safe and can help control severe symptoms in people with moderate to severe COPD. About 30 adults aged 40-80 who have not responded well to standard treatments will receive the…

This trial tests whether a long-range drone can carry donor lungs from one city to another for people with end-stage lung disease awaiting a transplant. Researchers will measure the total door-to-door transport time and compare it with ground transport estimates. They will also t…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called PRA-216 can safely reduce airway inflammation in people with moderate to severe COPD who have a specific type of inflammation (type 2). Participants will receive either PRA-216 or a placebo, and researchers will mo…

This trial investigates a surgical procedure to divide the fissure between lung lobes in people with COPD and emphysema who did not improve after endobronchial valve treatment. The goal is to see if the surgery is safe and feasible, potentially leading to better lung collapse and…

This study tests whether a 4-week course of the antibiotic TMP-SMX (Bactrim) can reduce the number of serious COPD flare-ups in people whose lungs carry Pneumocystis jirovecii, a common fungus. Researchers will compare the antibiotic to a placebo in 630 adults with advanced COPD …

This study tests whether adding dupilumab to standard COPD treatment can prevent another flare-up or hospital stay within 90 days. About 754 adults who were recently hospitalized for a COPD exacerbation will receive either dupilumab or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug re…

This study tests whether Guben Kechuan Granules, a traditional Chinese medicine, can improve lung function and quality of life in people with COPD who are recovering from a sudden worsening of symptoms. 126 patients will receive either the granules or a placebo on top of standard…

This Phase 3 trial tests an experimental injection called JKN2401 in 888 people with moderate-to-severe COPD. The goal is to see if it can safely reduce the number of serious flare-ups compared to a placebo. Participants will receive injections every four weeks and be monitored f…

This study is testing whether a simple, 1-minute heart recording (ECG) analyzed by a computer can help detect pulmonary embolism, a serious blood clot in the lungs. Researchers will enroll 500 adults who need to be checked for this condition. The goal is to see if this quick, non…

Researchers are testing whether pranayama breathing exercises, done to the sound of rain, can ease breathlessness and improve confidence in daily activities for people with COPD. The trial enrolls 114 adults with mild to moderate COPD and assigns them to one of three groups: pran…

This pilot study tests whether a pharmacist-led medication management program can improve safety and reduce shortness of breath in adults with COPD who also have other health conditions. About 92 participants will receive inhaler training and medication advice. The study focuses …

This study tests whether teaching COPD patients structured energy conservation techniques—like planning activities, using proper body mechanics, and breathing exercises—can improve their ability to do daily tasks, reduce fatigue, and boost exercise capacity. Seventy patients with…

This study tests whether several sessions of medical hypnosis can improve quality of life for people with COPD who still have severe shortness of breath despite standard treatment. About 154 adults with advanced COPD will be randomly assigned to either five hypnosis sessions or f…

This study looks at whether a structured program led by a physiotherapist can help people with COPD use their inhalers better. Many patients make mistakes that keep the medicine from reaching the lungs, making symptoms worse. Over 12 months, 116 participants will either get the p…

This study tests whether different breathing patterns (pursed-lip breathing with specific inhale/exhale ratios) can improve breathing in people with stable COPD. About 122 participants aged 40 and older will be assigned to one of three breathing ratios or standard care. Researche…

This early-stage study looks at whether metformin, a drug used for diabetes, is safe and tolerable for older adults (65+) with COPD who do not have diabetes. Researchers will also check if metformin changes blood markers linked to aging. The goal is to see if this approach is fea…

This study looks at whether a special training method called Pecha Kucha can help people with COPD who use a breathing machine at home. The training aims to increase patients' confidence in managing their symptoms, reduce how much symptoms bother them, and make daily activities e…

This study looks at whether a special breathing exercise (threshold inspiratory muscle training) can make the diaphragm thicker and move better in people with stable COPD. Fifteen participants aged 40-59 with moderate COPD will do the training. The goal is to see if this exercise…

This study looks at whether special 'active' sports shoes can help people with severe COPD walk farther during a 6-minute walk test. About 75 adults with advanced COPD will try both the special shoes and their usual shoes, and researchers will compare how far they walk and how br…

This study looks at elderly patients (60 and older) with COPD who need a breathing machine in the ICU. Researchers will check their nutritional status and measure the thickness of their diaphragm muscle using ultrasound. The goal is to see if these factors can predict how well pa…

This study follows a large group of elderly COPD patients to see if those using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) experience fewer acute flare-ups and better lung function compared to those who do not. Researchers will track annual exacerbation rates and measure breathing capaci…

This study looks at why some adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) accept or decline a home-based pulmonary telerehabilitation program. By comparing the characteristics of those who agreed to participate with those who did not, researchers hope to identify barr…

This study looks at how nasal high-flow therapy—a device that delivers warm, moist air through small nasal tubes—affects the airways of people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Researchers will measure airway resistance and other lung mechanics using a non…

This trial explores whether a training program for general practitioners can improve how primary care clinics deliver palliative care to adults with advanced cancer, COPD, heart failure, or kidney disease. One family health unit will use the new approach—a 30-hour e-learning cour…

This study tracks people over 40 hospitalized for a COPD flare-up to see how many have a type called eosinophilic COPD, marked by higher levels of certain white blood cells. Researchers will compare hospital stay length and need for breathing support between those with and withou…

This study is testing whether an integrated precision medicine platform can improve how doctors diagnose and manage chronic inflammatory lung diseases like COPD and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Researchers will collect blood and saliva samples for biomarker analysis, monitor in…

This trial evaluates an active case-finding strategy to detect pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care clinics in Henan, China. The strategy uses computer-aided diagnosis and a rapid TB test during routine COPD vi…

This study looks at whether standard blood tests can help doctors predict the outcome of a sudden worsening of COPD, known as an acute exacerbation. Researchers will examine red blood cell and platelet measurements from routine blood work in 50 hospitalized adults. The goal is to…

This study will expose 24 healthy adults to different levels of wildfire smoke in a safe, controlled room to see how it affects their lungs and brain. Researchers want to understand why some people may be more vulnerable to long-term lung diseases like asthma, COPD, and lung canc…

This study tests a wearable patch called WearME-Pro that tracks lung function in people with COPD during daily life. Over 10 months, 82 adults will use the patch at home and compare its readings to a standard handheld spirometer. The goal is to see if the patch is accurate, easy …

This study will follow 120 adults with COPD who are starting triple inhaler therapy as part of their routine care. Researchers will measure a breath biomarker called FeNO at the start to see if it predicts future flare-ups or lung function decline. The goal is to better understan…