Improving COPD outcomes with real-world data
Official title: Improving COPD Outcomes: Using Real-World Data to Analyze Treatment Effectiveness, Safety, and Adherence
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11477760 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A doctor-scientist at a major university is using real-world information from COPD patients to understand which treatments work best, how safe they are, and whether people stick to their inhaler plans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2025 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $165,741 |
| NIH project number | 7K08HL163246-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11477760 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with COPD who are treated in routine clinical practice and have data available from real-world health records.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without COPD or those not represented in real-world data sets may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project will analyze real-world COPD patient data to see which therapies are safest and most effective in everyday clinical practice. It will look at how well patients adhere to inhaler regimens and how adherence affects outcomes. The study will use pharmacoepidemiologic methods to supplement traditional trial data and identify gaps where trial results may not apply to typical patients. The goal is to improve guidance for clinicians and patients on COPD management in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to clearer, more practical treatment choices and better adherence strategies for COPD patients in daily life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous real-world COPD studies have provided valuable insights but ongoing work is needed to confirm applicability across diverse patient groups.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feldman, William Brand — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Feldman, William Brand
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.