COPD Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who are 40 years of age or older
• People who have read, understood, and signed a consent form agreeing to take part
• People diagnosed with moderate-to-very-severe COPD (a specific lung function measurement below 60% of what is expected, and a symptom score of 10 or more on a standard COPD questionnaire)
• People whose COPD treatment has been reviewed and optimised by the study doctor
• People who experience sudden episodes of breathlessness that require them to stop and rest, use extra inhaler medication, use breathing techniques, or take opioid medication for relief — on at least three days per week

Who may not be able to join:

• People whose episodes of breathlessness are mainly caused by another serious illness, not COPD
• People with a life expectancy of three months or less
• People who have had a sudden worsening (flare-up) of their COPD in the four weeks before joining
• People whose COPD treatment was changed to address breathlessness in the eight weeks before joining
• People who are unable to use the breathing device used in this study (called the PEP buddy device)
• People who are currently taking part in another clinical trial involving a treatment or intervention
• People who, in the study doctor's judgment, have any other condition that would make participation unsuitable or interfere with completing the study

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.