Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia
MONDO:0002429A class of diffuse lung diseases that typically affect the pulmonary interstitium, although some also have a component affecting the airways (for instance, Cryptogenic organizing pneumonitis).
Also known as: IIP, IIp, idiopathic fibrosing alveolitis, idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis, noninfectious pneumonia
260 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New lung fibrosis drug SV001 enters first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called SV001 in 53 healthy Chinese adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants receive a single dose of SV001 or a placebo. The goal is to check for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood. This is a fi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Synvida Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug aims to fight deadly lung scarring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental inhaled medication called LTI-03 in about 120 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease that causes scarring and breathing difficulty. Participants will inhale LTI-03 or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rein Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Malaria drug artesunate tested for lung scarring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether artesunate, a drug used for malaria, is safe for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. Fifteen adults with IPF will receive either artesunate capsules or a placebo for 12 week…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joseph C. Wu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled therapy aims to slow lung scarring in IPF
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an inhaled version of the drug nintedanib (called AP02) in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. About 160 adults aged 40 and older who are not currently on IPF treatment will take either a low o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avalyn Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called PIPE-791 in 324 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. Participants take either a low or high dose of PIPE-791 or a placebo daily for several months. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Contineum Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to slow lung scarring in IPF
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether MTX-463, an antibody that blocks a protein linked to scarring, can slow lung function decline in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 164 adults with IPF will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mediar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug for lung scarring moves to Long-Term safety check
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of an inhaled drug (AP01) for people with progressive lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis). It is for those who already completed an earlier Avalyn Pharma study. About 340 participants will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avalyn Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung fibrosis pill tested for Long-Term safety in 1,700 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the long-term safety of the drug nerandomilast in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). All 1,700 participants have already taken the drug in a previous study. They will take nerandomilast tablets for up to 1 yea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug trial aims to improve lung function in fibrosis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called BI 765423 in 71 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung disease that causes scarring and breathing problems. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by infusion every four weeks for about 3 months. The main goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: SOLIS trial tests H01 drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called H01 (hymecromone) in adults with interstitial lung disease, a condition that causes lung scarring and makes breathing hard. The goal is to see if H01 can lower a marker of lung damage and improve lung function. Participants take the drug as a tablet…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug could offer new hope for lung scarring disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether an inhaled form of nintedanib (MNKD-201) is safe and effective for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring. About 210 adults with IPF will receive either a low or high dose of the inhaled drug or a plac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mannkind Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cold sore virus treatment save ICU pneumonia patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antiviral drug acyclovir helps people on breathing machines who have pneumonia and also have herpes simplex virus (HSV) in their lungs. About 616 adults in intensive care will be randomly assigned to receive acyclovir or no antiviral treatment. The go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jena University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood test could curb antibiotic overuse in indonesia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether a rapid C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test can help doctors decide when antibiotics are truly needed for adults with acute respiratory infections in Indonesian primary health clinics. Many such infections are viral and do not require antibiotics, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Indonesia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung drug faces off against standard treatment in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, LYT-100, against an existing one (pirfenidone) for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease that gets worse over time. About 1,100 adults will take either drug three times daily for up to a year, and researchers will measure how well their lungs …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PureTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring? drug trial aims to slow breathing decline
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two doses of an experimental drug, zampilimab, against a placebo in 240 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. The main goal is to see if the drug can improve lung function over 24 weeks, with an …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug aims to treat lung scarring with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single dose of an inhaled drug called RJ026 in 42 healthy volunteers and 42 people with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The goal is to see how much drug reaches the lungs and blood, and whether it is safe. Researchers hope that inhaling the drug wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gene test guide better treatment for head and neck cancer survivors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments after surgery for stage III-IVA head and neck cancer: radiation alone versus radiation plus the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The goal is to see which approach better prevents the cancer from returning, especially in patients with certain TP53 ge…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: AZD8965 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase IIb study tests three doses of AZD8965 against a placebo in 359 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung-scarring disease. The main goal is to see if AZD8965 can slow the decline in lung function over 24 weeks. Participants may also be taking standard IP…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic help calm dangerous IPF Flare-Ups?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the antibiotic azithromycin to standard treatment helps people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) recover faster from sudden, severe flare-ups. Researchers will compare hospital stay length and other outcomes between those who get azithromyci…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug BC006 aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase II study tests a drug called BC006 in 96 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring and breathing difficulty. The trial first checks safety in a small group, then randomly assigns patients to receive BC006 or a placebo every tw…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dragonboat Biopharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a simple pill stop lungs from scarring? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug senicapoc can prevent lung scarring from getting worse in people with progressive fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 140 adults will take either senicapoc or a placebo daily for 26 weeks, and do…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New daily pill HEC585 aims to slow lung scarring in IPF
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called HEC585, taken once daily, to see if it can slow lung function decline in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung-scarring disease. About 472 adults aged 40 to 80 will be randomly assigned to receive HEC585, a plac…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: ABBV-142 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ABBV-142 in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare lung disease that causes scarring and breathing problems. About 165 adults will receive either ABBV-142 or a placebo for 52 weeks to see if the drug is safe and can he…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Mouth spray could curb virus spread in the air
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether ColdZyme mouth spray can lower the amount of virus people breathe out when they have a cold or flu. Researchers will measure virus particles in exhaled air before and after using the spray. The goal is to see if the spray might help reduce airborne transm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lund University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could a common immune treatment save lives during sudden lung scarring attacks?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) to standard care helps people hospitalized with a sudden, severe worsening of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 196 adults with IPF who are having an acute exacerbation will receive either usual treatment …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Argyrios Tzouvelekis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Quercetin: a new hope for lung fibrosis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether quercetin, a natural compound found in many fruits and vegetables, can slow lung scarring and improve breathing in people with pulmonary fibrosis. Half of the 100 participants will take quercetin pills daily for 24 weeks, while the other half receive stan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Katerina M. Antoniou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: TDI01 drug trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called TDI01 for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. About 508 adults in China will receive either TDI01 or a placebo to see if the drug helps slow lung function decline over 24 to 5…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beijing Tide Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a simple pill replace the IV drip for ER infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving oral antibiotics instead of IV antibiotics is just as safe and effective for patients with common infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and cellulitis. About 4,000 adults in Danish emergency rooms will be randomly assigned to start o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New pill could slow deadly lung scarring – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether an oral drug called ifetroban can slow the decline in lung function for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung-scarring disease. About 128 adults aged 40 and older with IPF will receive either ifetroban or a placebo da…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can steroids save lives during IPF Flare-Ups? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether high-dose steroids (methylprednisolone and prednisone) can reduce deaths within 30 days for people hospitalized with a sudden worsening of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 110 adults with IPF and an acute exacerbation will receive either…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New drug SV001 aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, SV001, in 48 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring and makes breathing hard. The main goal is to check if SV001 is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive either SV001 or a placebo, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Synvida Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Double transplant trial aims to fix lungs and blood in one go
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new approach for people with severe lung disease (like pulmonary fibrosis or COPD) who also have bone marrow failure. First, participants receive a lung transplant to restore breathing. Then, about 8 weeks later, they get a bone marrow transplant using the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug HRS-9813 aims to slow lung scarring in fibrosis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called HRS-9813 in 270 adults with pulmonary fibrosis (IPF or PPF), a condition where lung tissue becomes scarred and breathing gets harder. The trial compares the drug to a placebo to see if it improves lung function and is safe. Participants take the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Could a common heartburn drug be the key to slowing a deadly lung disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether lansoprazole, a medicine that reduces stomach acid, can slow the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung disease that causes scarring and breathing problems. About 298 adults with IPF will take either lansoprazole or a placebo twice dai…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New pill aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SB17170 in 30 adults with moderate to severe idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. Participants take either the drug or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SPARK Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New pill for scarred lungs enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called INS018_055 in 40 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring and breathing difficulty. The main goal is to check the drug's safety over 12 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New Finger-Prick test could slash unnecessary antibiotics in kids
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a finger-prick blood test called FebriDx in 800 children aged 2-11 who have a fever and symptoms of a respiratory infection. The goal is to see if the test can quickly tell whether the infection is caused by bacteria or something else (like a virus). If accu…
Sponsor: Lumos Diagnostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New AI-Powered swab test aims to spot viruses in minutes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new technology called Pictura Bio that aims to detect respiratory viruses quickly and cheaply from nose or throat swabs. Researchers will collect samples from 1000 adults and children with suspected viral infections at a UK hospital. The data will be used to tr…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New rapid tests for respiratory infections put to the test in africa
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing new rapid tests (lateral flow and microfluidic devices) to detect respiratory infections in children and adults in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Senegal. Researchers want to see if these tests are accurate and easy to use in low-resource clinics. Participants with r…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound score could revolutionize lung disease diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new ultrasound measurement called the Lung Sliding Index (LSI) to see if it can help doctors tell apart different lung diseases, such as COPD, pneumonia, and pulmonary edema. Researchers will measure LSI in 700 adults with various lung conditions and healt…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New wearable aims to automatically track your coughs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable device called the C-mo System that automatically detects and describes coughs. Researchers want to see if it can accurately count coughs, measure their intensity, and identify wheezing. 300 people aged 2 and older with cough-related conditions will wea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cough Monitoring Medical Solutions • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden lung scarring activity
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special PET scan (FAPI PET) can better detect active scarring in the lungs of people with fibrotic lung disease. About 50 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis will get up to 4 PET/MRI scans. The goal is to i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New scan could spot lung scarring early in fibrosis and cancer patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new imaging agent called [68Ga]CBP8 to see if it can safely and accurately detect collagen buildup (scarring) in the lungs. Researchers will compare scans from healthy volunteers, lung cancer patients, and people with pulmonary fibrosis. The go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New test aims to stop unnecessary antibiotics for respiratory infections
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new diagnostic tool that helps doctors quickly tell if a respiratory infection is caused by bacteria or a virus. The goal is to see if using this test leads to better treatment decisions, fewer unnecessary antibiotics, and lower healthcare costs. About 100…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can computers accurately measure lung scarring? new study aims to find out
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether automated software can consistently measure the amount of lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) on chest CT scans. Researchers will scan 150 adults with known lung scarring twice in a row to see if the measurements match. The goal is to improve the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New lung therapy may help ventilated patients recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a special breathing treatment called intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) to standard care helps patients with pneumonia who are on a breathing machine. About 96 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard therapy alone or st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to ease depression and anxiety in cancer and chronic disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single injection of RE104 can reduce symptoms of depression or mixed depression and anxiety in people with adjustment disorder caused by a serious medical illness like cancer, ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Reunion Neuroscience Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a smarter oxygen device help lung disease patients move more?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a portable oxygen concentrator (a lightweight, battery-powered device) during walking or exercise helps people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) or COPD feel less breathless and be more active in their daily lives. Twenty-four participants will t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a painkiller stop the cough that Won't quit in lung fibrosis?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an extended-release form of nalbuphine, a pain medication, can safely reduce chronic coughing in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung scarring disease. About 306 adults with IPF and a cough lasting at least 8 weeks will receive either t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Trevi Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beetroot juice may boost exercise in lung scarring disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice twice a day for three days can improve exercise capacity in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung scarring disease that limits activity. Researchers will compare the juice to a placebo in a sma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beetroot juice boosts exercise in lung disease patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether drinking beetroot juice, which is high in nitrate, can help people with fibrotic interstitial lung disease exercise longer. Participants will drink either nitrate-rich or nitrate-free beetroot juice and then do a cycling test. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Streamlined lung care cuts patient travel time
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if bundling all routine tests and doctor visits into one coordinated hospital trip can save time for people with interstitial lung disease. About 152 adults with the condition will either receive standard care or the new streamlined approach. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Granollers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can virtual exercise help lung disease patients breathe easier?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of home exercise programs for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung disease that makes breathing hard. Participants will be split into two groups: one does live online exercise sessions, the other follows video workouts. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could everyday supplements ease a rare lung disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of zinc and nicotinamide riboside can help people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) feel better and breathe easier. Sixty participants will take the supplements or a placebo twice a day for 24 weeks, all from home with remote check-in…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Phlegm test could finally silence chronic cough in lung patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether analyzing a patient's phlegm can help doctors choose better treatments for chronic cough in interstitial lung disease (ILD). About 120 adults with ILD and daily cough for at least 8 weeks will be randomly assigned to either phlegm-guided treatment or stan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Scientists scour lungs for clues to why some get infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers fluid and tissue from the lungs and nose of healthy volunteers and people with a history of lung infections. Researchers will compare samples to find differences in immune function that might explain why some people are more prone to infections. Participants un…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Beyond the lungs: the hidden emotional toll of IPF medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses an online questionnaire to understand how side effects from antifibrotic medications affect the emotional and social well-being of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) in Japan. Researchers will ask about patien…
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive lung disease registry aims to unlock secrets of progressive fibrosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is following 3,000 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or other chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) to understand how these conditions progress over time. Researchers collect information on symptoms, treatments, quality of life, and store…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging study aims to unlock secrets of lung scarring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two types of PET/CT scans can show inflammation and scarring in the lungs of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Ten adults aged 40-85 with IPF will receive the scans. The goal is to help doctors better understand the disease and guide future…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden fungal threats in the ICU: a deep dive into drug-resistant infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to identify the types of fungi causing pneumonia in immunocompromised ICU patients and test how resistant they are to antifungal drugs. Researchers will collect samples from 250 adults in intensive care who have pneumonia that does not respond to antibiotics. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New Valley University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which finger or earlobe? a study tests the best spot for oxygen monitoring in lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares oxygen readings taken from the finger and the earlobe during a six-minute walk test in people with interstitial lung disease. The goal is to see if one location gives more accurate measurements of oxygen levels during exercise. The results could help doctors d…
Sponsor: Hospital de Granollers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood tests could unlock early clues for three major lung diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for biological markers in the blood that could help diagnose and predict the course of three serious lung conditions: COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and lung cancer. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 120 adults with these diseases to find li…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New surveillance study aims to spot respiratory outbreaks before they spread
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks respiratory infections in thousands of patients across China to build a better early warning system. Researchers collect routine medical data and samples to identify which germs are circulating and how the body responds. The goal is to help hospitals and health …
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of lung scarring diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry and biobank for people with interstitial lung diseases (ILD), including sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Researchers will collect medical data and biological samples from up to 1,000 participants to su…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut diagnostic delays for lung scarring patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether bundling key tests like scans and lung function tests into a single, fast-tracked appointment can help people with suspected interstitial lung disease get a diagnosis sooner. About 92 adults will be randomly assigned to either the usual step-by-step testi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Granollers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Swiss study aims to curb antibiotic overuse with new guidelines
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether implementing new Swiss national guidelines for acute respiratory infections can reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in primary care. Researchers will work with 200 family doctors in quality circles and walk-in clinics, providing training and materia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisante), University of Lausanne, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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AI reads lung scans to predict who will get worse
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can predict if lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) will get worse over time. Researchers will analyze CT scans from 200 people with either idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or other types of interstitial lung disea…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Vietnam launches major RSV study in toddlers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 2,000 children under 2 years old in Ho Chi Minh City who have respiratory infections. Researchers will test for RSV, track how the virus spreads across seasons, and measure the illness's impact on families, including medical costs. No new treatments or vac…
Sponsor: Tam Anh Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Massive study tracks lung disease progression in 4,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4,000 people with interstitial lung disease (including conditions like pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis) to understand how the disease naturally changes over time. Researchers will collect medical data and blood samples, and compare them to a healthy control …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Scientists probe mysterious ultrasound lines to better diagnose lung diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 25 adults with interstitial lung disease or COPD to investigate the physical origins of ultrasound artifacts seen in lung scans. Researchers will compare ultrasound findings with CT scans and wearable sensor data to understand what these artifacts really me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New lung drug ENV-101 put through safety checks in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests how a new drug called ENV-101 (taladegib) interacts with two standard medicines for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF): nintedanib and pirfenidone. About 57 healthy adults will take ENV-101 alone and with these drugs to measure how the body absorbs a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Endeavor Biomedicines, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could weak legs be making it hard to breathe? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) often feel breathless and have trouble exercising. Researchers think leg muscle problems might be a cause. They will measure leg muscle strength and structure in 40 ILD patients and test how extra oxygen affects …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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GP training trial aims to curb unnecessary antibiotic use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways to help general practitioners (GPs) use antimicrobial stewardship resources when treating respiratory tract infections. One group gets online training and self-audit tools; the other gets face-to-face support. Researchers will track how often GPs use the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wollongong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can a breath test predict lung scarring? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to find early biomarkers that can predict if a person's lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) will get worse quickly. Researchers will follow 450 adults with various types of interstitial lung disease, including IPF and other fibrotic conditions. Partic…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can we predict lung trouble in arthritis patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 750 people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are 45 or older to find early signs of interstitial lung disease (ILD), a serious lung complication. Researchers will use CT scans and track changes over 3-5 years to identify risk factors. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Muscle pressure may shape your jaw: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with a narrow upper jaw have different muscle pressures in their tongue, lips, and cheeks compared to those with normal jaw width. Researchers will measure these pressures using a special device in 40 participants aged 12 to 25. The goal is to u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Scientists track superbug genes in pneumonia patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the types of germs and their resistance genes in 800 people with pneumonia. Researchers will compare severe and mild cases to understand which microbes and resistance patterns are most common. The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose and treat pneumonia, es…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Massive european study to monitor common colds and flu in real time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 2,000 people of all ages who visit their doctor with symptoms of an acute respiratory infection, like cough, sore throat, or runny nose. Researchers will collect information on symptoms, treatments, and lab results to better understand how these infections …
Sponsor: European Clinical Research Alliance for Infectious Diseases (ECRAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New rapid test aims to curb antibiotic overuse for common colds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a quick lab test (Spotfire R/ST) can help doctors decide when antibiotics are truly needed for people with respiratory infections like colds or sore throats. About 800 urgent care patients will take part, and researchers will compare antibiotic use bef…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BioMérieux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can MRI scans reveal hidden clues in lung disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use advanced MRI techniques to measure oxygen levels in the lungs of 50 people with early-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The goal is to see if MRI can identify areas of low oxygen, which may be linked to disease progression. This is an observational st…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could your home be making your lung disease worse?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 adults with fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (a type of lung scarring) to see if things like mold, dust, air pollution, and other home factors make the disease progress faster. Researchers will compare patients whose disease is getting worse to those w…
Sponsor: Ville de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug for lung scarring takes first step in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is an early safety check for a new drug called HW241045, which may one day help treat a lung disease called IPF. Researchers are giving a single dose to 56 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. No treatment benefit is expected for participa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hubei Bio-Pharmaceutical Industrial Technological Institute Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New MRI scan could spot hidden lung damage in PH patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a noninvasive way to detect blood vessel changes in the lungs of people with Group 3 pulmonary hypertension (PH) using a special MRI technique. Researchers will compare MRI results with lung tissue from 30 patients awaiting lung transplant. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Massive 10-Year study aims to unlock secrets of rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for children and adults with interstitial lung disease, a group of conditions that scar the lungs and make breathing hard. Researchers will follow 3000 patients and their relatives for up to 10 years, collecting medical data and genetic information. The goal is to l…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New drug SRN001 takes first step toward fighting lung scarring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests the safety and tolerability of an investigational drug called SRN001 in 30 healthy Korean and Caucasian men. Participants receive either SRN001 or a placebo to see how the drug moves through the body and whether it causes side effects. The goal is to gath…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: siRNAgen Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New lung therapy for ICU pneumonia patients under study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special breathing therapy called OLE (Oscillatory Lung Expansion) helps ICU patients with pneumonia clear mucus from their lungs. Researchers will use a lung imaging tool (EIT) to see how well the therapy works. About 62 adults in the ICU will take p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can simple nose breathing test predict lung damage in IPF?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the effort it takes to breathe can cause further lung damage in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Researchers will measure breathing effort using a simple nose pressure test before and after exercise. The goal is to find patients whose b…
Sponsor: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New study probes genetic clues in lungs of fibrosis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a gene called HOXB7 and related molecules behave in the lungs and blood of people with pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that causes lung scarring. Researchers will collect lung tissue and blood samples from 80 adults to look for biomarkers that mi…
Sponsor: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New MRI technique reveals hidden Lung-Heart problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special type of MRI (called 129Xe gas exchange MRI) to take detailed pictures of how the lungs and heart work together. Researchers want to understand how these images change after treatments like blood transfusions or oxygen therapy. The study involves 125 adul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Breath test reveals hidden lung damage in IPF patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people newly diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have problems in their small airways, which are tiny air passages in the lungs. Researchers will use a simple breath test called nitrogen washout to check for these issues before starting …
Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study checks muscle loss in lung patients on common meds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study looks at how anti-fibrotic medications affect body composition in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). Researchers will use bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and muscle ultrasound to track changes in muscle…
Sponsor: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Family lung disease study aims to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 750 healthy family members of people with familial pulmonary fibrosis, a lung scarring disease that runs in families. Researchers will track participants with yearly questionnaires and in-person visits every two years to see who develops the disease and why. Th…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New MRI technique could revolutionize lung disease monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether functional MRI can help doctors tell different types of interstitial lung disease apart and track how they change over time. About 200 adults with certain lung conditions will get MRI scans alongside standard CT scans. The goal is to see if MRI can pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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1,000 fever patients to be tracked for clues to pneumonia risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 1,000 adults who come to fever clinics with a respiratory infection. Researchers will collect data on symptoms, lab tests, and chest scans at the start, then check in over time to see who develops pneumonia or other complications. The goal is to better unde…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Simple tools aim to curb antibiotic overuse in kyrgyzstan
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study in Kyrgyzstan is testing whether using a rapid C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test and giving patients an information leaflet can help doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics for respiratory infections like coughs and sore throats. About 1050 adults will be randomly assign…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in familial lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of familial pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease that runs in families. Researchers will analyze DNA from 126 adults with a family history of the condition, looking for gene changes linked to lung scarring. The goal is to im…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Scientists seek lung disease clues from blood and breath samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, airway, and urine samples from 2,000 healthy volunteers and people with lung diseases like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. Researchers will compare samples to establish normal ranges and learn how genes change in lung disease. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Gene hunt for lung scarring disease opens to 2,000 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 2,000 adults with pulmonary fibrosis to find genetic traits that may explain why they developed the disease and why scarring patterns differ. Participants must be 18 or older and have a confirmed diagnosis. The goal is to better understand t…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can genes predict lung function loss? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and tissue samples from 500 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to find genetic and protein markers that might predict rapid lung function decline. Researchers will compare these markers with changes in symptoms over time. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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500-Patient study aims to unlock secrets of progressive lung scarring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (a type of lung scarring) for 24 months. Researchers will collect medical images, lung function tests, and blood samples to better classify the disease and predict its course. The goal is to improve how doctors ide…
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a CT scan spot hidden lung damage in rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will examine chest CT scans from 500 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue diseases, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to better understand lung disease patterns. Researchers want to see which scan features are most common in rheumatoid arthritis-related i…
Sponsor: Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:11 UTC