Weather warning app for COPD flare-ups
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a mobile app that gives personalized weather-related health warnings and advice to help people with COPD avoid severe flare-ups. It may help you stay healthier by avoiding temperature-related risks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You have stable COPD.
- In the past year, you had at least one severe flare-up needing hospitalization, or at least two moderate flare-ups needing urgent care.
- You have lived in your area for at least 6 months.
- You own a smartphone or other smart device.
- You do not have asthma, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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