Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) research hub
6 indexed studies · 5 currently recruiting
- recruiting
Breathlessness Perceptions Within Respiratory Diseases
This study looks at why people with lung conditions feel breathless. We will check how breathing, feelings, and everyday activities affect breathlessness. The goal is to understand breathlessness better to find new ways to help people feel more comfortable and healthy.
United Kingdom - not yet recruitingNA
Study of the Prevalence of Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency/Niemann Pick AB and B Disease in Patients With Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease
This study looks for a rare genetic condition called Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD) in people with a common lung problem. By testing blood samples, researchers hope to make it easier to find ASMD earlier, especially since a new treatment is now available.
France - recruiting
AYLo - AutoimmunitY and Loss of y
This study looks at how changes in your `Y` chromosome, which only men have, might be linked to certain long-term conditions like arthritis and similar diseases. Researchers want to understand if these changes affect how your immune system works and the progression of these conditions.
Germany - recruitingNA
Routine vs On-demand ECMO for Lung Transplantation
This study looks at the best way to use a heart-lung support machine (ECMO) during lung transplants. We're comparing using it for everyone versus only using it if a patient needs it during the operation for conditions like severe lung disease.
Canada - recruiting
Better Tests- Improving Diagnostic Accuracy and Prognostication in Interstitial Lung Diseases
This study aims to find better ways to diagnose and predict how Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD) will progress. Researchers are looking at blood and breath tests in people exposed to pigeons and those already living with ILD to find simpler, more accurate methods.
United Kingdom - active not recruiting
Interstitial Lung Disease Exacerbations Study
This study looks at how Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) suddenly worsens, known as 'exacerbations'. We're reviewing patient records to understand who gets them, how they're treated, and what works best to help those in the UK with this condition.
United Kingdom