Plain-English translation of NCT02755974 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand why some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience more flare-ups than others. This study will collect information about your lung function, breathing tests, blood samples, and medical history to identify patterns and differences between patients. By learning more about these patterns, doctors hope to better predict and prevent flare-ups in the future.
Right now, doctors don't fully understand why some COPD patients have frequent flare-ups while others remain stable. This research aims to identify the key differences between patients—including genetics, infections, inflammation, and other health conditions—so that treatment can be personalized and flare-ups can be prevented more effectively.
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As a participant, you would attend study visits where researchers will measure your lung function, collect blood samples, take nasal swabs, and ask you questions about your health, symptoms, and quality of life. The study will track you over time to see which patients experience flare-ups and gather detailed information about your medical history, current medications, and other health conditions. This is an observational study, meaning researchers are watching and learning from your natural health patterns rather than asking you to take a new medication.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
United Kingdom
Sponsor
Imperial College London
Enrollment target
~300 participants
Started
January 2009
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
40 Years – 100 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2022.
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Central contact
Jadwiga A Wedzicha, MD
Imperial College London
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