Clinical trial for COPD
Official title Sputum-guided Treatment With Comprehensive Care Management in COPD - A Randomized-controlled Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04890938
What this study is testing
What is Sputum-guided management and comprehensive care management?
Sputum-guided management and comprehensive care management is an investigational medicine, inhaled, being studied as a potential treatment for copd.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study will see whether teaching patients good self‑care habits and using sputum samples to choose medicines lowers the number of COPD flare‑ups versus standard treatment.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- What's involved
- Participants will receive education on managing COPD, provide sputum samples to guide medication choices, and get ongoing care support; the comparison group receives usual care.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 and older
You may be able to join if
- \>=2 exacerbations of COPD in the last 12-months, FEV1/FVC\ -10 pack-year smoking history
You likely can't join if
- severe mental illness not controlled by medication or life-expectancy less than 6-months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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