Chronic obstructive disease (COPD) with exacerbation

Constantly exhausted and out of breath!

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease usually have one or more of the following symptoms: shortness of breath, chronic cough, production of secretions, more frequent respiratory infections, increased fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and reduced ability to perform daily activities.

In most cases, what causes COPD and therefore the high likelihood of suffering from the symptoms mentioned earlier is smoking. It is estimated from studies that 90% of COPD is linked to cigarette smoking.

You may be eligible to participate in this clinical study if you:

• Are between 40 and 85 years old, inclusive
• Have been diagnosed with COPD for at least 1 year
• Have a history of smoking ≥ 10 pack-years
• Have a documented history of high risk of exacerbation defined as having ≥2 moderate or ≥1 severe exacerbation during the year, with at least 1 exacerbation treated with systemic corticosteroids. At least 1 exacerbation must have occurred while taking medication for the treatment of COPD.
• Take COPD pumps daily for 3 months or more.

 Although participation in a clinical trial is voluntary, qualified volunteers participating in this study will be compensated for their travel expenses. Compensation will be discussed by the research clinic staff at the time of contact.