NCT07072039: PEACE

Evaluation of the Paramedic Evaluation for Acute COPD Exacerbation

Recruiting now NA Last updated 26 November 2025

What this trial tests

NA trial testing Paramedic Evaluation for acute COPD Exacerbation in COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) in 50 participants. Currently enrolling.

Timeline

1 October 2025

Primary endpoint
1 July 2029

1 September 2029

Quick facts

Lead sponsor	University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Phase	NA
Status	Recruiting now
Study type	INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation	na
Design	single group
Masking	none
Primary purpose	treatment
Enrollment	50
Start date	1 October 2025
Primary completion	1 July 2029
Estimated completion	1 September 2029
Sites	1 location across United States

Drugs / interventions tested

• Paramedic Evaluation for acute COPD Exacerbation

Conditions studied

• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) — all drugs for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) →

Sponsor

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Who can join

18 and older, any sex, with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious lung condition that affects millions of people in the United States. Each year, it leads to about 150,000 deaths, nearly 900,000 emergency room visits, and 700,000 hospital stays. When COPD symptoms suddenly get worse-called an exacerbation-it can seriously harm a person's quality of life and often requires emergency care. Treating these flare-ups early can help prevent hospital visits, but right now, there aren't many good ways to make sure people get care quickly.

Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) programs send specially trained paramedics, guided remotely by doctors, to care for patients in their homes. This approach could help people with COPD get faster, more effective care without needing to go to the hospital.

In this project, the investigators are testing a new program called PEACE (Paramedic Evaluation for Acute COPD Exacerbation). The PEACE program sends community paramedics to patients' homes-when needed and in partnership with their regular doctors-to manage worsening COPD symptoms early. The study team will adapt the PEACE program to meet the needs of adults living at home with moderate to severe COPD, gather feedback from patients and healthcare providers, and run a small pilot study to see if the program is practical and helpful.

Publications & conference data

No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial.