Monitoring coughs to detect worsening COPD early
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if monitoring your cough sounds can help detect a sudden worsening of COPD (a lung condition) sooner. It aims to find early warning signs so you can get treatment faster.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with COPD.
- If you are in the hospital, you are currently having a moderate or severe COPD flare-up.
- If you are at home, you have had at least one COPD flare-up in the past year, and it has been at least a month since your last flare-up.
- You must be able to understand the study and agree to take part.
- You do not live with someone who has a chronic (long-lasting) cough.
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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