COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
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Can cleaning the air at home ease COPD symptoms for smokers?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether using air cleaners and motivational counseling to reduce indoor pollution could help smokers with COPD. 144 participants were enrolled. The goal was to see if these changes improved quality of life and shortness of breath. The study focused on harm re…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Diabetes drug may shield lungs from cancer in High-Risk patients
Prevention CompletedThis study looked at medical records of over 21,000 adults with type 2 diabetes and COPD to see if a class of diabetes drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors could reduce the risk of developing lung cancer compared to another diabetes drug class, sulfonylureas. Researchers analyzed existi…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Smart vest zaps and shakes mucus away in lung disease trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new wearable vest that combines chest vibrations with mild electrical stimulation to help people with chronic lung diseases like COPD, cystic fibrosis, and bronchiectasis cough up mucus more easily. 21 adults used both the new vest and a standard vibrating ves…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Simple breathing exercises reduce frailty in elderly COPD patients, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a six-week program of breathing exercises could help elderly people with COPD feel less frail and breathe better. 66 participants aged 65 and older were split into two groups: one did the breathing exercises, the other did not. The group that did the exe…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Çankırı Karatekin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New inhaler shows promise for COPD patients in early trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new inhaled drug called JKN2304 in 42 people with moderate to severe COPD. The goal was to see if it is safe and helps improve lung function over 14 days. Participants received either JKN2304, a placebo, or an active comparator drug. The trial has been complet…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:08 UTC
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New granule combo aims to clear lungs in COPD patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether taking Taneasy and Fluimucil granules twice daily for 14 days can safely ease COPD symptoms like cough and mucus. It involved 45 adults aged 20-75 who had trouble coughing up phlegm. The main goal was to see if their COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores imp…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bun Yao Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Sing your lungs stronger? tiny study tests voice therapy for COPD
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether singing and vocal exercises can improve lung function in people with COPD, a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult. Five adults with COPD took part in virtual singing sessions twice a week for 4 weeks. Researchers measured air trapping in t…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Virtual reality may help COPD patients stay steady on their feet
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) training can improve balance and lower the chance of falling in people with mild-to-moderate COPD. Fifty adults aged 40 to 65 took part. Researchers measured balance, walking ability, and lung function to see if VR could be a good…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Forgiveness therapy eases death anxiety in COPD patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special type of counseling that combines forgiveness with motivational interviewing in 30 COPD patients. Half received the counseling, half did not. Those who got the counseling reported less fear of death, more life satisfaction, and a greater ability to forg…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ömer USLU • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New breathing monitor tested in COPD patients during sedation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 100 people with COPD who were sedated for a stomach and colon exam. Researchers wanted to see if certain risk factors, like past flare-ups or hospital stays, could predict breathing problems during the procedure. They also tested a new monitoring tool called …
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Umran Karaca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:50 UTC
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COPD muscle loss study completed: what affects sarcopenia?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at why some people with COPD lose muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia). Researchers measured exercise ability, frailty, and breathing in 42 adults with COPD. The goal was to find factors that affect sarcopenia in this group.
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Heat waves and dirty air worsen lung disease, new study confirms
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how extreme heat waves and air pollution impact people with asthma and COPD. Researchers in Mersin, Türkiye, followed 96 adults with these lung conditions, measuring their lung function, airway inflammation, and symptoms during normal weather and during heat …
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:47 UTC
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ER wait after admission costs millions, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 30,000 adults admitted to hospitals in Maryland to understand why some patients wait in the emergency room even after being admitted (called boarding). Researchers wanted to find out which patients are more likely to board, how boarding increases healthc…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:46 UTC
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Pausing breaths may help clear CO2 in COPD patients on ventilators
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether adding a short pause at the end of each breath (end-inspiratory pause) helps remove carbon dioxide more efficiently in people with COPD who are on a breathing machine. Fourteen deeply sedated adults with COPD took part. The pause did not cause dangero…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sanatorio Anchorena San Martin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 12:08 UTC