Blood test to predict COPD flare-ups
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at a blood test measuring a protein called surfactant protein-D, which may indicate how severe a COPD flare-up is. It could help doctors better understand and manage the condition during hospital stays.
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Who can take part
- You must be 40 years old or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with COPD.
- You must be admitted to the hospital for a COPD flare-up.
- You must not have other lung diseases like asthma, lung cancer, or interstitial lung disease.
- You must not have an active lung infection unrelated to COPD, like tuberculosis or a fungal infection.
- You must not be taking corticosteroids for reasons other than COPD flare-ups.
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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