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NIHR portfolio studies - open to recruitment:

​OPACE Trial
Principal Investigator: Dr Mark Longshaw
Sponsor: University of Cambridge
This trial aims to find out how best to use azithromycin in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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nihr portfolio studies - in follow up:

CRESCENDO
Principal Investigator: Dr Mark Longshaw
Sponsor: AstraZeneca
This study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the investigational drug Mitiperstat (AZD4831) in adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD). 

NIHR portfolio studies - in set up:

RAPID Rescue: Supported rescue packs post-discharge in COPD
Principal Investigator: Jacqueline Pollington
Co-Sponsors: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust/King's College London
This study will test the hypothesis that a self-supported rescue pack management plan consisting of rescue packs + written self management plan + twice weekly telephone/text symptom alert assessments in the high risk 90 day period is better than standard care in reducing 90 day readmission by 20 %.