Clinical trial for COPD
Official title Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Undiagnosed Asthma or COPD: THE UCAP 2 TRIAL
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06392776
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether diagnosing and treating people who have asthma or COPD symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed can make their lives better.
- Who it's for
- People in Canada who have breathing symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed with asthma or COPD.
- What's involved
- Participants first fill out an online questionnaire at home. Those who are at risk are invited to join a randomized trial where they may receive a diagnosis and treatment from their primary care doctor.
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 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Individuals at least 18 years old
- Individuals must be symptomatic with respiratory symptoms
- Individuals must complete the UCAP-Q questionnaire and score a ≥ 6% probability of having either asthma or COPD.
- Individuals who have given written informed consent to participate in this trial in accordance with local regulations;
- Individuals who have undiagnosed airflow obstruction on spirometry testing (i.e. Asthma or COPD) will be asked to participate in the RCT.
You likely can't join if
- Individuals who report a previous diagnosis of asthma, COPD, history of lung cancer, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis or...
- Individuals currently under the care of a Respirologist.
- Individuals currently using inhaled corticosteroids or long-acting bronchodilators.
- Individuals with history of myocardial infarction, stroke, aortic or cerebral aneurysm, or detached retina or eye surgery within the past 3 months...
- Individuals who are in the third trimester of pregnancy
- Individuals involved in another treatment trial
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Québec, Quebec, Canada
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 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, 18 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; Kingston, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Québec, Quebec, Canada; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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