๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-17

Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) on Pulmonary Endothelial Function in COPD (NCT05607719)

The Effect of Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) Adjunct Therapy on Pulmonary Vascular Endothelial Function in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Comparison of Two Standard Treatments (NCT05607719

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Miami

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The study objective is to determine whether an ICS added for 4 weeks to a baseline treatment with a Long-Acting Beta-adrenergic Agonist (LABA) and Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (LAMA) combination improves pulmonary vascular endothelial function as assessed by the vasodilator response to inhaled albuterol (endothelium-dependent vasodilation) in stable COPD patients treated with a LABA/LAMA without an ICS for at least one month.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Miami โ€” Miami, Florida

Age range: 40 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Miami โ€” Miami, Florida

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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