Nasal high-flow oxygen for COPD flare-ups in hospital
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special type of oxygen delivered through the nose (high-flow nasal oxygen) helps people hospitalized for a COPD flare-up. It is likely meant for people with significant breathing problems and recent repeat flare-ups.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have COPD diagnosed and your breathing tests show moderate to very severe airflow blockage (GOLD stage II to IV).
- You have smoked at least 10 “pack-years” in your life.
- You are currently in the hospital for a COPD exacerbation (a flare-up that needed steroids and/or antibiotics and/or a hospital visit).
- Your blood gas tests show certain levels of low oxygen and/or too much carbon dioxide, but your blood pH is above 7.34.
- You had at least 2 COPD flare-ups in the past 12 months.
- You can agree to take part by signing a consent form and do required tests.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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