Closed Loop Oxygen Control in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients Treated With … (NCT07222410) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Closed Loop Oxygen Control in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients Treated With Nasal High Flow in the Hospital
United States70 participantsStarted 2026-01-07
Plain-language summary
The trial aims to evaluate whether the Airvo 3 device in OptiO2 mode can maintain patients' SpO2 levels within the target range better than manual oxygen titration in hospitalized COPD patients with hypoxemia/respiratory distress.
Who can participate
Age range
22 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Has cognitive ability to provide informed consent
* Aged 22 years or older
* Hospitalized with hypoxemia/respiratory distress
* Diagnosis of COPD
* Candidate for/currently prescribed nasal high flow (flow rate of at least 25 L/min) with supplemental oxygen, as assessed by the investigator
* Expected duration of oxygen and nasal high flow therapy \>24 hours (not necessarily continuous)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Receiving Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) or indicated for NIV as per European Respiratory Society /American Thoracic Society guidelines
* Hemodynamic instability (systolic blood pressure \<90mmHg or requirement for vasopressor or inotropic support)
* Patient receiving end of life care
* Nasal or facial conditions precluding use of nasal high flow
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Cognitive impairment or impaired consciousness precluding informed consent
* Unsuitable for adhesive finger pulse oximetry, as assessed by the investigator
* Any other condition which, at the investigator's discretion, is believed to present a safety risk to the patient if included
* The presence of any active comorbidities that affect the patient's condition importantly in the next 30 days, as assessed by the investigator
* Has already participated in this clinical trial
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Percentage of time with SpO2 in target range over period of observation
Timeframe: 24 hours
2
Percentage of time with SpO2 out of target range over period of observation