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New breathing device studied for COPD patients who Can't use standard machines
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether a high-flow nasal cannula (Airvo) could help COPD patients with high carbon dioxide levels who were not using their standard breathing machines. Only 3 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the device could …
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:39 UTC
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Acupuncture as a breath of fresh air for COPD patients?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis small pilot study looked at whether adding acupuncture to standard pulmonary rehabilitation can improve lung function, exercise tolerance, and quality of life in people with COPD. The study enrolled 13 adults who were already in a pulmonary rehab program. Researchers measure…
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC
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Shockingly few patients: electrical patch study for COPD fizzles out
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a gentle electrical stimulation device (TENS) placed on the skin could help people with COPD exercise longer after a serious flare-up. Only 2 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if TENS could reduce shortness of br…
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier du Havre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:59 UTC
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COPD breathlessness study halted: did fentanyl offer relief?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a fentanyl tablet placed under the tongue could reduce shortness of breath and improve exercise ability in people with severe COPD. The trial included 40 adults aged 40 and older with advanced COPD who still felt breathless despite standard treatments…
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Heat wave study for elderly COPD patients ends early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how the body handles heat in people aged 65 and older with COPD. Researchers measured body temperature and lung function to understand risks during heat waves. Only one person took part before the study was stopped, so results are very limited.
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:27 UTC
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New MRI technique peers inside lungs of COPD patients after valve treatment
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study used a special type of MRI (called hyperpolarized xenon-129 MRI) to take detailed pictures of lung function in 27 COPD patients who were scheduled to receive endobronchial valves as part of their standard care. The goal was to see how the lungs work before and after va…
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xemed LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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New Inhaler's effect on COPD breathing explored in small study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how a new long-acting inhaler (PT003) affects breathing patterns in people with stable moderate-to-severe COPD. Four participants took the inhaler and had their breathing measured before, 2 hours after the first dose, and after 4 weeks of daily use. The goal …
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:48 UTC