Registry for patients with chronic airway diseases
Airway Registry for Chronic Airway Diseases
This study is gathering information from people with chronic airway diseases like COPD and asthma to better understand their conditions and find ways to improve their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT02527486 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This multicenter, prospective observational cohort study aims to recruit patients suffering from chronic airway diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS), bronchiectasis, and inactive tuberculosis of the lung. The study will collect data on these patients to better understand the characteristics and outcomes associated with these conditions. By observing a diverse patient population, the study seeks to identify patterns and potential areas for improved management of chronic airway diseases.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study include individuals diagnosed with COPD, asthma, ACOS, bronchiectasis, or inactive tuberculosis of the lung.
Not a fit: Patients with acute respiratory conditions or those not meeting the specific inclusion criteria for chronic airway diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding and management of chronic airway diseases, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other observational studies focusing on chronic respiratory diseases have shown success in identifying key factors influencing patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
COPD Inclusion Criteria: * Postbronchodilator FEV1/FVC \< 0.7 AND chronic respiratory symptom Exclusion Criteria: \- Asthma Inclusion Criteria: * Never smoker or \<5PY of smoking history AND Recurrent episodes of asthma symptoms (wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness, cough) AND (either Positive BDR OR positive metacholine/mannitol/exercise provocation test) Exclusion Criteria: \- ACOS Inclusion Criteria: * COPD AND Asthma (regardless of smoking status) Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do and 2 other locations
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital — Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (Recruiting)
- Seoul National University Hospital — Seoul, South Korea (Recruiting)
- Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center — Seoul, South Korea (Active_not_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chang-Hoon Lee, M.D.
- Email: kauri670@gmail.com
- Phone: 82-2-2072-4743
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.