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3 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for COPD in District of Columbia

3 clinical trials for COPD are currently recruiting participants at study sites in District of Columbia. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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COPD clinical trials in District of Columbia: what to expect

COPD trials test new inhaler combinations, biologic injections for people whose flare-ups continue despite inhalers, and treatments for the cough and mucus that come with chronic bronchitis. Others study pulmonary rehabilitation and exercise, valves and other procedures for emphysema, home oxygen and remote monitoring, and programs to stop smoking. Most enroll people with moderate to severe disease who still have symptoms on their current treatment.

In District of Columbia, recruiting copd studies are concentrated in Washington D.C.. 2 of the 3 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

Who COPD trials usually look for

Trials confirm COPD with a breathing test at screening and set a range for lung function, usually between 30 and 80 percent of predicted. Most ask for a smoking history of at least ten pack-years, though current smokers are generally accepted. Biologic trials require one or two flare-ups in the past year needing steroids or antibiotics and sometimes a blood eosinophil count above a threshold. Common exclusions are asthma as the main diagnosis, another significant lung disease and a flare-up in the past four weeks. Ages are usually 40 to 80.

What taking part involves

Screening includes spirometry, blood work and a symptom questionnaire, then a short run-in while you record symptoms. Drug trials run six to twelve months with visits every four to twelve weeks, breathing tests, a six-minute walk in some, and a diary or app. Your maintenance inhalers continue, sometimes replaced by study-supplied versions, and rescue inhaler is always allowed. Rehabilitation trials involve two or three sessions a week for eight to twelve weeks. Study care is free and visits are usually paid.

Questions worth asking the study team

Whether your inhalers stay the same; how breathing tests and walking tests are scheduled; the chance of placebo; what to do during a flare-up while enrolled; and whether oxygen users are accepted.

Showing 3 of 3 recruiting COPD trials in District of Columbia

A Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Budesonide, Glycopyrronium and Formoterol Fumarate Metered Dosed Inhaler on Cardiopulmonary Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
PHASE3 Athens, Alabama +4 sites NCT06283966
This trial is looking for adults aged 40 to 80 with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Participants will receive a combination inhaler treatment and attend study visits for assessments.
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Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability Study of Lunsekimig Compared With Placebo in Adult Participants With Inadequately Controlled Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Characterized by an Eosinophilic Phenotype
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07190222
This trial is looking for adults aged 40 to 80 with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is not well controlled. Participants will receive either lunsekimig or a placebo for about 48 weeks, followed by an 8-week follow-up.
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COPD Patient-Powered Research Network
N/A Washington D.C., District of Columbia NCT02803242
This trial is looking for people with COPD or those at risk for it. Participants will share their health information and complete surveys to help improve treatments for COPD.
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Where the COPD studies are in District of Columbia

Research sites running the most studies
  • COPD Foundation, Washington D.C.1 trial
  • Howard University Hospital- Site Number : 8400080, Washington D.C.1 trial
  • Research Site, Washington D.C.1 trial
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Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in District of Columbia, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

COPD clinical trials in District of Columbia: common questions

How many COPD clinical trials are recruiting in District of Columbia?
TrialFinder currently lists 3 recruiting COPD clinical trials with study sites in District of Columbia. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are COPD clinical trials located in District of Columbia?
Study sites for the COPD trials listed on this page include Washington D.C.. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a COPD clinical trial in District of Columbia?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many COPD trials in District of Columbia also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a COPD clinical trial in District of Columbia?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, COPD diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
Do I need to quit smoking to join a COPD trial?
Most COPD trials accept current smokers; some require that you have stopped, and smoking-cessation trials are specifically for people who still smoke. The listing states the rule.
What tests confirm COPD for a trial?
Spirometry, a breathing test done at the site before and after a bronchodilator, which gives the lung function figure trials use to set their range. You do not need recent results to ask.
Will I keep using my inhalers during a trial?
Yes. Trials add the study treatment to your maintenance inhalers or supply a standardized equivalent, and a rescue inhaler is always permitted.
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