HOspital Versus Primary Care Breath Test Environment (HOPE) Study

Launched by IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON · Sep 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The HOPE study is a clinical trial designed to explore how breath tests, which analyze the gases in your exhaled breath, differ between primary care (like your family doctor) and secondary care (like a hospital). Researchers want to find out if the results of these breath tests are consistent no matter where they are taken, which could help confirm that the tests can be used effectively in everyday medical settings. The study will also look at how stable the results are for the same individual over time.

To participate in the HOPE study, you need to be at least 18 years old and willing to give your consent to take part. Pregnant women are not eligible, but aside from that, there are no other strict requirements, as participants will serve as their own controls. If you decide to join, you can expect to provide breath samples and help researchers understand how these tests might be used in routine healthcare. This study aims to make breath tests a more reliable option for diagnosing health conditions in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Participants will be:
• • Aged ≥ 18 years old
• • Willing and able to provide informed consent to take part in study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant women will be excluded from this study. With the exception of pregnant women, there are no additional strict exclusion criteria as individuals will act as their own control.