Metropolitan Clinical Research Center
Clinical study

COPD rhinovirus study

Compares two doses of vapendavir, taken by mouth, with a placebo for rhinovirus colds in people with COPD.

Illustration of lungs beside a phone, sample tube and capsule
PulmonaryAdults 40 to 85

What the study looks at

The study compares two doses of vapendavir, taken by mouth, with a placebo (no active medicine). It looks at safety and how well the treatment works for rhinovirus colds in people with COPD.

Who may qualify

  • Age 40 to 85
  • Confirmed diagnosis of COPD
  • At least 1 recorded COPD flare-up in the past year
  • Able to use a phone app to report how you feel each day
  • Able to swab your nose at home and tell when you have cold symptoms
  • Spends time with people without a mask at least twice a week, or lives with family from different generations
Talk to a coordinator

Ask about this study.

Call our study team to discuss the requirements.

(954) 569-6820, ext. 202
Before you decide

What happens next

  1. Call our team

    Call (954) 569-6820, ext. 202, and name the study you are interested in.

  2. Discuss the requirements

    A coordinator explains the study and answers your initial questions.

  3. Discuss a screening visit

    If you may qualify, the team discusses a screening visit. You review and sign the consent form before any study tests.

  4. Decide whether to join

    Review the consent form with the study doctor. Ask questions before you sign and before study procedures begin.

Plan for participation

Questions to ask the study team

  • How often are visits, and how long does each visit take?
  • What will I need to do between visits?
  • Will I need to travel, and is any reimbursement available?
  • What happens after the study ends or if I choose to leave?