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Comprehensive care coordination for severe lung disease after hospitalization

Plain-English translation of NCT04860375 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated May 2026 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This trial tests whether a comprehensive, personalized care plan—created by a team of doctors and specialists—helps people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have recently had a serious flare-up avoid future hospitalizations and feel better. The study will compare people who receive this detailed, coordinated care with those who receive standard treatment alone over 3 years.

Many people with severe COPD have other health conditions at the same time, and when their lung disease gets worse, they often end up in the hospital again. This study exists to see if a team-based approach that addresses all of a person's health problems together—not just their lungs—can prevent hospitalizations, reduce deaths, and improve quality of life.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are 40 years old or older
you are a current or former smoker with a substantial smoking history (at least 10 pack-years)
you have been hospitalized recently for a serious flare-up of your lung disease with worsening shortness of breath
your doctors have clinically suspected COPD exacerbation and referred you to a COPD specialist center

You likely don't qualify if…

you have been hospitalized for breathing problems caused by something other than COPD (such as trauma, infection, cancer, or anemia)
you are already enrolled in another research study that might interfere with this one
you have a condition that makes it unsafe to do breathing tests (such as active tuberculosis or recent eye surgery)
you have severe heart problems requiring intensive cardiac care, or serious neurological or psychiatric conditions requiring specialist care
you have other severe illnesses that would make it difficult for you to complete the study visits and follow-up care

What participation looks like

If you join this study, you will receive personalized, team-based care that may include a tailored exercise program, dietary guidance, psychological support, and treatment for any other health conditions you have alongside your lung disease. You will attend 5 planned follow-up visits over the 3-year study period, where doctors will check your progress and adjust your care plan as needed. The study will track your health outcomes, hospitalizations, and quality of life to see if this coordinated approach works better than standard care alone.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

Sweden

COPD-Center, Gothenburg, VGR

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