COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
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A simple pause in breathing could help critically ill COPD patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a specific breathing pattern during mechanical ventilation for sedated, hospitalized COPD patients. Researchers wanted to see if adding a brief pause at the end of each breath could help the lungs clear carbon dioxide more efficiently without causing harmful ove…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sanatorio Anchorena San Martin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Simple breathing exercises ease frailty and shortness of breath in elderly COPD patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a simple breathing exercise program could help older adults with COPD who are also frail. For eight weeks, one group used a handheld breathing device daily, while a comparison group did not. The exercise group showed improved lung function, could walk fa…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Çankırı Karatekin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Two COPD mucus treatments go head-to-head in safety and symptom study
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study compared two existing mucus-thinning medications (Taneasy and Fluimucil granules) for people with COPD. Forty-five participants took one of the treatments twice daily for 14 days. Researchers measured safety and how well the treatments helped with symptoms li…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bun Yao Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Shake and zap: new vest aims to clear stubborn lung mucus
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new wearable vest called ELECTROVEST that combines vibration with gentle electrical stimulation. It was compared to a standard vibrating vest to see if it was better at helping adults with chronic lung diseases like COPD and cystic fibrosis clear mucus from th…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Cleaner air at home tested to help smokers with lung disease breathe easier
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using special air cleaners and receiving counseling to reduce indoor smoke could help people with COPD who smoke. Researchers wanted to see if this approach could improve breathing, quality of life, and reduce flare-ups. The study involved 144 adult smok…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Forgiveness therapy eases death fears in lung disease patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether counseling focused on forgiveness could help people with chronic lung disease (COPD) feel less anxious about death and more satisfied with life. Thirty hospitalized patients were split into two groups: one received the forgiveness counseling sessions, wh…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ömer USLU • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Virtual reality games help COPD patients stay on their feet
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether virtual reality (VR) training could help people with COPD improve their balance and reduce their risk of falling. Researchers worked with 50 adults who had mild to moderate COPD to see if VR exercises were a good alternative to traditional physical thera…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Could your diabetes medicine help prevent lung cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a newer type of diabetes medicine (SGLT2 inhibitors) might lower the risk of developing lung cancer compared to an older type (sulfonylureas) in people who have both type 2 diabetes and COPD. Researchers analyzed the existing medical records of over 2…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Doctors seek better warning signs for COPD patients under sedation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 100 people with COPD (a serious lung disease) while they had a sedated endoscopy. Researchers wanted to see if a patient's recent symptoms and hospital visits could predict if their breathing would get worse during the procedure. They also tested if a new comb…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Umran Karaca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scorching heat waves found to worsen breathing problems
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how extreme heat waves and air pollution affect people with asthma and COPD. Researchers in Turkey followed 96 patients, measuring their lung function and symptoms during normal weather and again during heat waves. The goal was to gather evidence on…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC