COPD Trials / Trials in West Virginia
6 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for COPD in West Virginia

6 clinical trials for COPD are currently recruiting participants at study sites in West Virginia. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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COPD clinical trials in West Virginia: 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 West Virginia, recruiting copd studies are concentrated in Morgantown and Beckley. 5 of the 6 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 6 of 6 recruiting COPD trials in West Virginia

myAirvo 3 (High Flow Nasal Therapy; HFNT) for COPD Patients in the Home
NA Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT05204888
This trial is looking for people with moderate to very severe COPD who have had a recent severe worsening of their condition. Participants will use the myAirvo 3 device at home while receiving their usual COPD care for at least one year.
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A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Tezepelumab in Adult Participants With Moderate to Very Severe COPD (D5241C00006)
PHASE3 Foley, Alabama +4 sites NCT06883305
This trial is looking for adults with moderate to very severe COPD. Participants will be required to take part in assessments and treatments involving Tezepelumab.
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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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A Study to Investigate the Effect of AZD6793 in Participants With Moderate to Very Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
PHASE2 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07082738
This trial is looking for people with moderate to very severe COPD to test the effects of a new drug called AZD6793. Participants will take AZD6793 or a placebo and help researchers learn about its safety and effectiveness.
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Depemokimab as an Extended Treatment Duration Biologic in Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Type 2 Inflammation (ENDURA-2)
PHASE3 Sheffield, Alabama +4 sites NCT06961214
This trial is looking for adults with moderate to severe COPD and type 2 inflammation. Participants will be taking depemokimab as an additional treatment along with their current medications.
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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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See all 6 COPD trials in West Virginia

Where the COPD studies are in West Virginia

Research sites running the most studies
  • Research Site, Morgantown3 trials
  • GSK Investigational Site, Morgantown1 trial
  • Rheumatology & Pulmonary Clinic- Site Number : 8400012, Beckley1 trial
  • West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Morgantown1 trial
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Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in West Virginia, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

COPD clinical trials in West Virginia: common questions

How many COPD clinical trials are recruiting in West Virginia?
TrialFinder currently lists 6 recruiting COPD clinical trials with study sites in West Virginia. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are COPD clinical trials located in West Virginia?
Sites for these COPD trials are spread across West Virginia. Open any trial to see its full list of participating locations and contact details.
Do I need insurance to join a COPD clinical trial in West Virginia?
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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
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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