Predicting COPD flare-ups with wearable devices
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a wearable device and a smartphone app can predict when your COPD will flare up. It uses AI to spot early warning signs, so you might get help sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years or older
- You are a current or former smoker with at least a 10 pack-year smoking history
- You have moderate to very severe COPD (GOLD stages 2, 3, or 4)
- You have had 2 or more COPD flare-ups in the past year that needed antibiotics or steroids
- You are able to use a smartphone or computer and go online at least once a day
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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