Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
MONDO:0800504An interstitial lung disease with a poor prognosis, that is characterized by the progressive formation of scar tissue within the lungs in the absence of any known cause.
Also known as: IPF
312 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for lung scarring: buloxibutid trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called buloxibutid in 378 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung-scarring disease. Over 52 weeks, researchers compare two doses of buloxibutid against a placebo to see if it can slow lung function decline. The study is double…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vicore Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a cancer drug slow lung scarring? new trial tests anlotinib for IPF
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether anlotinib, a drug currently used for cancer, can help people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive fibrosis-interstitial lung disease. The study involves 30 adults aged 40-85 and measures changes in lung function over 52 weeks. P…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New hope for lung fibrosis patients: inhaled drug tested for long-term safety
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of an inhaled medication called treprostinil for people with fibrotic lung diseases like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. About 1,850 adults who completed a prior related study will take the drug and be monitored for side effects. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: United Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Inhaled 'Smart' particles aim to halt lung scarring
Disease control OngoingThis study is developing a new way to treat pulmonary fibrosis, a condition where the lungs become scarred and stiff. The approach uses tiny particles called liposomes, coated with hyaluronic acid, to deliver drugs directly to the cells that cause scarring. The research is being …
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug aims to halt lung decline in scarred lungs
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an investigational drug called CAL101 in 150 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing harder. Participants receive monthly IV infusions of CAL101 or a placebo for 6 months. The goal is to see if CAL101 can prev…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Calluna Pharma AS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New IPF pill enters mid-stage trial – could it slow lung decline?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental tablet called HEC585 in 270 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing harder. Participants receive either HEC585, a placebo (dummy pill), or an active comparator (Pirfenidone) to see if HEC…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug shows promise in slowing lung scarring
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called axatilimab in 145 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. The goal is to see if the drug can slow down the decline in lung function over 26 weeks compared to a placebo. Participants w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Syndax Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: experimental drug enters final testing phase
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called BMS-986278 in 1255 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes progressive lung scarring. The goal is to see if the drug can slow the decline in lung function and is safe to take. Participants will receive ei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Hospital at home: new study tests home care for infections
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a special team of doctors and nurses can treat adults with suspected infections at home, instead of sending them to the hospital. About 500 people will be randomly assigned to either standard hospital care or home-based care from a mobile response team…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New pill aims to slow lung damage in scarring disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called ENV-101 (taladegib) in 213 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that causes lung scarring and makes breathing harder. Participants take either the drug or a placebo daily for several months. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Endeavor Biomedicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Cancer drug repurposed to fight deadly lung scarring
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether atezolizumab, a drug used for cancer, is safe for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring and breathing problems. About 24 adults aged 50 and older with confirmed IPF will receive the drug. Research…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Lung stem cell infusion shows promise in early IPF trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a person's own lung stem cells, grown from a small biopsy and given through an IV, are safe for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Twenty-four adults with IPF will receive either a low or high dose of stem cells or standard care. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Pharmacists take on heart disease: new study tests community-based risk reduction
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity are taking part. Pharmacists use a step-by-step guide to assess risk and support lifestyle change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New lung drug aims to slow scarring in IPF patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug called LYT-100 (deupirfenidone) in 240 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung disease that causes scarring and breathing difficulty. Participants receive either LYT-100, the existing drug pirfenidone, or a placebo. The main goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PureTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New rapid test could slash unnecessary antibiotic use in emergency rooms
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a fast point-of-care PCR test (Spotfire) that quickly identifies whether a respiratory infection is caused by a virus. The goal is to give ER doctors results faster so they can avoid prescribing antibiotics when they won't help. The trial enrolls 200 adults with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christopher Payette • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New hope for wheezy tots: daily pill may cut infections
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether OM-85 (Broncho-Vaxom), a bacterial extract taken by mouth for 10 days each month, can reduce the number of respiratory infections in children aged 6 months to 5 years who have a history of wheezing. About 525 children will receive either OM-85 or a placeb…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: OM Pharma SA • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can remote rehab help lung patients breathe easier?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether home-based or video-supervised exercise programs are acceptable and helpful for people with chronic lung diseases like IPF, sarcoidosis, bronchiectasis, asthma, and other interstitial lung diseases. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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One leg at a time: new exercise hope for lung disease patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether training one leg at a time on a bike can help people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) exercise longer. IPF makes it hard to breathe, so using fewer muscles may allow a better workout. The trial will compare one-legged cycling to the usual two-l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West Park Healthcare Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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NIH launches Long-Term observation of inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows up to 500 people with acute or chronic inflammatory disorders, such as infections or immune problems, over time. Researchers will monitor participants with standard tests and may screen them for other studies. The goal is to better understand these conditions a…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into tissue samples to unravel lung scarring mystery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects and analyzes blood, DNA, and tissue samples from 315 adults with pulmonary fibrosis, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to learn more about the disease's causes, not to test a new treatment. Researchers hope the findings will guide future the…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in the blood to predict lung fibrosis outcomes
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks for biological markers in blood and lung samples from people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other interstitial lung diseases. The goal is to find markers that can predict how the disease will progress and to group patients into subtypes. Researchers…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing in xenon: a new MRI scan to see lung damage?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study at Duke University tests whether a special MRI scan using inhaled xenon gas can detect changes in lung function over time in people with progressive pulmonary fibrosis. Sixty adults with various types of lung scarring will have MRI scans before starting anti-fibrotic m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Scientists sniff out virus spread with home air monitors
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether air samplers placed in homes can detect viruses that cause colds and flu, and how that compares to standard nasal swabs. About 422 students and their families will participate. The goal is to better understand how respiratory viruses spread through hou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in blood and urine to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 330 adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer to improve precision medicine. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in these samples and grow some tumors in mice to compare DNA. The goal is to refine liquid biops…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Lung disease study probes hidden environmental triggers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how things in the environment and at work might affect people with interstitial lung diseases (a group of lung conditions). Researchers will ask 1,000 adults with a new diagnosis about their exposures to things like pollution, chemicals, and dust. The goal is …
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Gene study aims to unlock secrets of progressive lung disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 250 Italian adults with genetic forms of pulmonary fibrosis to see how their lung function changes over time. Researchers will track breathing tests and compare patients who receive immune-modulating drugs with those who do not. The goal is to understand how in…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Major study tracks lung disease progression in over 1,400 patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1,423 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) for two years to learn how the disease progresses naturally. Researchers will track events like sudden worsening, hospital stays, and deaths. The goal is to better understand IPF patterns, not to test a new …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a simple spit test replace the dreaded deep nose swab?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares new, less invasive ways to collect samples for respiratory virus testing—like a nasal wash or saliva—against the standard deep nose swab. Researchers want to see if these gentler methods work just as well and cause less pain. About 1,000 adults in the emergenc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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AI predicts hospital stays, but study never started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a computer could learn to predict how long a patient would stay in a home hospital program. Researchers planned to use data from past patients to train the computer. However, the study was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no results are a…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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15-Minute nasal swab could curb antibiotic overuse for colds
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study places a rapid testing device in primary care clinics to help doctors quickly identify whether a cold-like illness is caused by a virus or bacteria. About 8,000 adults with symptoms like cough or runny nose will get a nasal swab, with results in 15 minutes. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Scientists launch massive effort to understand rare lung diseases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis registry is following 867 people with idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs), a group of rare lung diseases. The goal is to learn how these diseases behave over time, how they are diagnosed, and what treatments doctors currently use. No new drugs or procedures are being t…
Sponsor: North East Japan Study Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New MRI technique could reveal how well IPF treatments really work
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special MRI using inhaled xenon gas can show changes in lung function over time in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who are starting approved treatments. About 34 participants will have an MRI before starting therapy and again at 3, 6, an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Blood biomarker may spot early IPF
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a molecule called miR200 in the blood can help detect idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung-scarring disease, at an early stage. Researchers will compare miR200 levels in 450 people: those with IPF, those with other lung diseases, and healthy vol…
Sponsor: Temple University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New study aims to tame Nintedanib's gut side effects in lung disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes 100 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who are taking the drug nintedanib. The goal is to understand who is more likely to get diarrhea as a side effect and to see if lowering the dose helps. Researchers will track diarrhea severity and how dose c…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New breath test could replace painful lung scopes
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to see if a simple, non-invasive breathing test can accurately measure the acidity (pH) in the airways, which is often abnormal in lung diseases. Researchers will compare results from this breath test with standard methods in 150 healthy volunteers and people with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Gene hunt aims to unlock secrets of lung scarring
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at lung tissue from 80 people with pulmonary fibrosis to find unique genetic markers linked to scarring. By analyzing gene activity, researchers hope to better understand the disease and pave the way for new diagnostic tools and treatments. Participants must be 1…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Immune cell showdown: autoimmune vs. infection vs. healthy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at immune cells from people with autoimmune diseases (like lupus), people with infections, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand how these cells differ and what makes them attack the body in autoimmune conditions. The study involves blood and bon…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden links between body diseases and metabolism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 200 people with lung, gut, or hormone diseases over time using special brain scans (PET). It aims to see how these diseases change brain activity and whether those changes can predict tumor return, spread, or survival. No new treatment is tested—just observatio…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New tool aims to help IPF patients better manage their own care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a questionnaire originally designed for COPD patients can be adapted to measure self-care in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Researchers will enroll 156 adults with IPF to see if the tool accurately captures how well patients manage …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:45 UTC