CPAP may prevent COPD flare-ups in COPD-OSA overlap
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can reduce acute COPD flare-ups in people who also have sleep apnea. It may help by improving breathing during sleep and lowering the chance of worsening lung symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Be age 40 or older
- Have COPD confirmed by breathing tests: FEV1 less than 70% predicted and FEV1/FVC ratio below 0.70 after using an inhaler
- Have had at least one moderate or severe COPD flare-up in the past year
- Likely have sleep apnea based on a STOP-Bang score above 3, and a sleep study showing AHI 15+ per hour
- Not be a person already using long-term oxygen or non-invasive breathing support (like BiPAP/ventilation)
- Be able to join by phone or tablet and follow all study steps
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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