Incident Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Cohort Study (ICONIC) Evaluating Systematic Screening and Patient Evolution in COPD Among Smokers

What this Trial Is About

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) related to smoking is a significant public health concern with high costs, and many patients remain undiagnosed. This research aims to better understand the progression of newly diagnosed COPD patients by screening smokers in general medicine and specialized respiratory departments. The study seeks to identify different disease evolutions based on initial patient characteristics and management, as current data on real-life patient outcomes after diagnosis is limited. Participants who are smokers will undergo a thorough evaluation including clinical investigations, imaging, blood tests, respiratory function tests, and assessments of muscle and skeletal function. The study plans to include 1500 smokers to identify 300 with COPD, ensuring equal representation of men and women with COPD (150 men and 150 women). Screening spirometry will be used to detect COPD among participants. During the study, participants will be closely monitored to track their health progression over one year, focusing on any adverse outcomes. Researchers will collect detailed medical data and perform comprehensive assessments to understand how COPD develops and responds to care. The study emphasizes long-term follow-up to improve understanding of COPD management and patient health goals.

Incident Chronic Obstructive pulmoNary dIsease Cohort Study (ICONIC)