Home Air Purification for Eosinophilic COPD

Sex: All

Ages: 40 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 178

Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Summary

This study evaluates the influence of home air purification on the lung health of adults with eosinophilic COPD. Half of the participants will receive real air purifiers (HEPA filters) and half will receive sham air purifiers.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age of 40 years or more * Physician diagnosis of COPD \[Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Stage II-IV disease with Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1)/ Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) ≤70% and FEV1 (% predicted) \=150 cells per μL at screening or in the previous year * Former smoker with tobacco exposure of \>=10 pack-years Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to complete monthly questionnaires * Inability to perform lung function testing * Regularly using a portable HEPA air purifier in the home at time of enrollment * End stage chronic disease with life expectancy \

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