Chest Imaging and Blood Tests to Distinguish Asthma From COPD
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses chest CT scans and blood tests to better tell asthma and COPD apart and predict which treatments will work best for you. The goal is to help doctors diagnose and treat these lung conditions more accurately.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 19 years old
- Have a doctor-confirmed diagnosis of asthma OR have COPD (confirmed by a breathing test showing FEV1/FVC below 0.70)
- Be free from lung infections or asthma/COPD flare-ups for at least 4 weeks before starting
- Be able to lie still in a CT scanner without problems
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Be willing to give written permission and follow all study procedures
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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