Trial Information

Summary: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Adults

People with COPD are asked to participate in a research study being conducted by North Shore University Hospital.

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

• Are 40 years of age or older
• Have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Are a current or ex-smoker
• Are able to inhale medication from an inhaler

You may not participate in this study if you:

• Have a recent history (one year or less) heart attack or other heart related failure within the past 3 years
• Have undergone resection, radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the last 5 years due to malignancies
• Have narrow-angle glaucoma
• Have asthma or a history of asthma
• Have a history of life-threatening pulmonary obstruction, or a history of cystic fibrosis or clinically evident bronchiectasis
• Have tuberculosis
• Have a history of and/or active significant alcohol or drug abuse
• Have completed a pulmonary rehabilitation program in 6 weeks
• Have taken SpirivaŽ within 30 days
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant during the study
• Have participated in another research study within the last 30 days

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.