🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-01-13

Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Undiagnosed Asthma or COPD: THE UCAP 2 TRIAL (NCT06392776)

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Our research group has found that Canadians with undiagnosed asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have increased respiratory symptoms and worse health-related quality of life. The investigators recently developed and validated an on-line questionnaire to accurately identify these symptomatic, undiagnosed individuals. The investigators will advertise in the community asking individuals to complete the on-line questionnaire at home, at their leisure, to determine if they are at risk of asthma or COPD. Those at risk will be invited to participate in a randomized, controlled clinical trial to determine whether early diagnosis of previously undiagnosed asthma or COPD and subsequent treatment by the primary care practitioner will improve their quality of life.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: St. Joseph's Hamilton Healthcare — Hamilton, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

  • Early diagnosis and treatment (OTHER)

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)

  • St. Joseph's Hamilton Healthcare — Hamilton, Ontario
  • Ottawa Hospital General Campus — Ottawa, Ontario
  • Royal University Hospital — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec — Québec,

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (613) 737-8259

Email: saaron@toh.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 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 § 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.

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💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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.
🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗