Computed Tomography (CT) and Lung Function Data Collection for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients
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Lead
University Hospital, Antwerp
Age
40–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
1. Patients with documented COPD based on the following criteria:
* Smoking history of at least 10 pack-years.
* Decreased Tiffeneau index (FEV1/(F)VC \< 0.70).
2. Patients aged ≥ 40 years.
3. Patients should present moderate to very severe COPD with an FEV1 \< 80% of predicted (GOLD 2, 3 and 4).
4. Patients should be treated according to GOLD guidelines.
5. Maintained on stable respiratory medications for 4 weeks prior to visit 1
6. Able to perform lung function tests.
You may not be if
1. Patients below the age of 40.
2. Patients who are pregnant or are breast-feeding.
3. A respiratory infection or exacerbation of COPD in the four weeks prior to screening.
4. BMI \> 35 kg/m².
5. Patients treated with BiPAP or CPAP.
6. Known active tuberculosis.
7. A history of asthma, cystic fibrosis, central bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease or pulmonary thromboembolic disease.
8. A history of thoracotomy with pulmonary resection.
9. Active or untreated malignancy.
Clareo Health | Computed Tomography (CT) and Lung Function Data Collection for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients
