COPD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been admitted to hospital for at least 3 days due to a sudden worsening of COPD symptoms
- People who can read and speak French, Dutch, or English
- People aged 35 years or older
- People who are able to give their informed agreement to participate in the trial
- People who own a smartphone that is compatible with a remote monitoring app and can use it to take part in video calls
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are already doing inspiratory muscle training (a type of breathing exercise using a special device) at the time of joining the trial
- People whose life expectancy is estimated to be less than 90 days
- People whose main lung condition is something other than COPD
- People who have an active cancer diagnosis
- People who are unable to perform the breathing exercises or complete questionnaires, for example due to a neurological or cognitive condition
- People who have an unstable heart rhythm problem or reduced blood flow to the heart that is currently active
- People who currently have a collapsed lung
- People who have a lung-reducing procedure planned within the next 180 days
- People who are on a waiting list for a lung transplant
- People who are admitted to a specialist in-hospital rehabilitation ward
- People who are already taking part in another clinical trial related to COPD that could affect this trial's results
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: Daniel Langer, PhD, KU Leuven
Phone: 0032498606820
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Composite outcome (all-cause hospital readmission or mortality)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.