Cohort study on newly diagnosed COPD in smokers

Incident Chronic Obstructive pulmoNary dIsease Cohort Study (ICONIC)

Not applicable Interventional Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT04252781

This study is testing how well screening smokers for COPD in regular doctor visits can help identify new patients and track their health over time.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment300 (estimated)
Ages35 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Locations1 site (Créteil, Île-de-France Region)
Trial IDNCT04252781 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to systematically screen smokers for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) using spirometry in general medicine settings. It will include 1500 smokers, with the goal of identifying 300 newly diagnosed COPD patients, equally divided by gender. The study will explore the evolution of these patients' conditions based on their initial phenotype and management strategies. By documenting the trajectories of these patients, the study seeks to provide valuable insights into the real-life management of COPD.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are smokers over the age of 35 with a significant smoking history who are actively smoking.

Not a fit: Patients with known COPD or those undergoing treatment for cancer may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved early detection and management of COPD in smokers, potentially reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with systematic screening approaches for COPD, indicating potential for this study's methodology.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Inclusion criteria of smokers with spirometry (pre-inclusion)

* Age\> 35 years
* Smoking \> 20 PA
* Active smoking (cessation \< 1 month)
* Signature of consent to participate in Phase I of the study

Inclusion criteria for patients with incidental COPD

* FEV1 / FVC \<70% of the theoretical value and / or \<LLN (Lower limit of normal)
* Signature of consent to participate in Phase II of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known COPD
* Cancer being treated
* No affiliation to the social security or other social protection scheme
* Pregnant or lactating woman
* Patient deprived of liberty or under legal protection (under tutorship or curatorship

Where this trial is running

Créteil, Île-de-France Region

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions SmokersChronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseIncident Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseasecomorbiditiestrajectories
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.