Hyperlucent lung
MONDO:0000925A lung with reduced markings on its chest radiograph and increased areas of transradiancy (hyperlucency). A hyperlucent lung is usually associated with pulmonary emphysema or pneumothorax.
13 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Your voice could hold the key to spotting lung disease
Diagnosis CompletedThis study investigates whether patterns in speech and breathing can indicate the presence of obstructive respiratory diseases like COPD. Researchers will collect short voice recordings from patients with and without lung disease and compare them to standard lung function tests. …
Sponsor: Cwm Taf University Health Board (NHS) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen not always needed for exercise in lung disease?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether people with chronic lung disease who experience drops in oxygen during exercise can walk just as far without extra oxygen as with it. Forty patients completed a 6-minute walk test twice: once breathing normal air and once with low-flow oxygen. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Scientists probe why lung disease raises COVID-19 risk
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how the immune system responds to COVID-19 in people with chronic lung conditions like asthma, COPD, or cystic fibrosis, compared to those without lung disease. Researchers collect blood, sputum, and nasal samples to measure immune signals and gene activit…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI technique aims to sharpen lung images
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a special MRI technique called Ultra Short Echo Time (UTE) to see if it can take clearer pictures of the lungs than traditional MRI. Researchers collected images and health information from people with and without lung disease to help doctors better understand l…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC