Portable breathing device test for severe COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a portable “positive pressure” breathing device in people with severe COPD to see how well it works and whether it’s safe. It may help if you have trouble breathing and meet the device and health requirements.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re between 21 and 85 years old.
- Your COPD is considered severe, with lung function tests showing about 30% to under 50% of normal FEV1.
- Your COPD is currently stable (not in a sudden flare-up), based on the study doctor.
- You can understand the study and give informed consent.
- You must be able to walk or stand for testing.
- You can’t be unable to communicate in English (written or spoken).
- You shouldn’t have other serious or rapidly changing illness that the study doctor considers too complicated.
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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