What this means
This study looks at how many adults in one city already have COPD, a long-term lung disease. It also looks at what might be linked to it, like smoking and exposure to dust or fumes.
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- Status
- Completed
- Who can join
- Ages 18–110
- Where
- 1 site
The science
- Registered title
- COPD Prevalence and Risk Factors Among Saudi Adults Over 18 in Taif
- Trial ID
- NCT07886346 ↗
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Study type
- observational
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Sponsor
- Taif University
- Ages
- 18 Years to 110 Years
- Dates
- First posted Oct 21, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026
Registry summary
This cross-sectional study assesses the prevalence of previously diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and associated risk factors among Saudi adults aged 18 years and older living in Taif City, Saudi Arabia. Surveys and available medical records provide information on respiratory symptoms, smoking, environmental and occupational exposures, and medical history. The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) measures symptom burden. The study examines factors associated with COPD and respiratory symptoms to support local prevention and early detection efforts.
Sites (1)
- Taif university, Ta'if, Saudi Arabia