COPD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are in hospital mainly because of a serious sudden worsening of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
- You have been diagnosed with COPD according to recognised medical guidelines (GOLD 2018 definition).
- A breathing test done within the last 5 years showed that your airways are significantly obstructed, meeting specific measurement thresholds (confirm with trial site).
Who may not be able to join:
- Your blood is too acidic and has too much carbon dioxide at the time you arrive at hospital (confirm with trial site).
- You need a breathing machine (either through a mask or a tube) for reasons other than COPD alone, such as very low oxygen levels, when you first arrive.
- You have already been diagnosed with paralysis of the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle under your lungs).
- It is not possible to take an ultrasound image of your diaphragm — for example, if you are on a ventilator or are unable to follow spoken instructions.
- You are not able to give written consent, or you do not wish to take part.
- You are pregnant.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Marieke Duiverman, M.D. PhD., University Medical Center Groningen
Phone: 00316463120231
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
- To investigate the responsiveness of sonographic parameters to detect change in Borg score for dyspnea during hospitalisation for AECOPD without respiratory acidosis.
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 16 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.