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Blood marker may forecast COPD danger

NCT ID NCT07154953

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether certain substances in the blood, like surfactant protein-D (SP-D), can help doctors predict how severe a COPD attack will be in hospitalized patients. Researchers will measure these markers in 75 adults admitted for a COPD flare-up and compare them to standard tests and patient outcomes. The goal is to find a reliable way to identify high-risk patients early, so they can receive more intensive care sooner.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that helps doctors predict how severe a COPD flare-up will be, allowing for faster and more personalized treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The markers may not prove reliable enough for routine use, and results may not apply to all COPD patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 75 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Dec 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adults ≥40 years diagnosed with COPD based on prior diagnosis or spirometry if available. Admission for acute exacerbation (AECOPD) in ward or Respiratory ICU.

Ages

40 to 88 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥40 years diagnosed with COPD based on prior diagnosis or spirometry if available. * Admission for acute exacerbation (AECOPD) in ward or Respiratory ICU. Exclusion Criteria: * Active pulmonary infection unrelated to COPD (e.g. tuberculosis, fungal infections) * Other chronic lung diseases such as asthma, interstitial lung disease, or lung cancer * Use of systemic corticosteroids for conditions other than COPD exacerbation

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset

As listed by the trial registrant

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COPD

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