Primary ciliary dyskinesia
MONDO:0016575A rare, genetically heterogeneous, primarily respiratory disorder characterized by chronic upper and lower respiratory tract disease. Approximately half of PCD patients have an organ laterality defect (situs inversus totalis or situs ambiguus/heterotaxy).
Also known as: Kartagener syndrome, Kartagener's syndrome, PCD, Dextrocardia bronchiectasis and sinusitis, Dextrocardia-bronchiectasis-sinusitis syndrome, ICS, Immotile cilia syndrome, Kartagener type, Primary ciliary dyskinesia and situs inversus
37 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Remote physiotherapy for kids with lung disease: a new hope?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether children aged 6–12 with chronic lung infections (like bronchiectasis) can improve their exercise ability and lung clearance using online physiotherapy sessions. Over 12 weeks, 32 children will either receive remote guided breathing exercises and workouts …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Thessaly • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a simple saltwater mist make breathing easier for lung patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a continuous saltwater mist to warm, humidified air can make thick lung mucus easier to clear. 35 adults hospitalized with lung conditions like COPD or cystic fibrosis will receive both treatments on separate days. Researchers will measure mucus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cartoons and stories soothe Kids' fear during breathing treatments
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether watching cartoons or listening to breath-synchronized interactive stories can help children aged 6-9 feel less afraid and more comfortable while using a nebulizer for breathing medication. About 96 children with respiratory conditions will be randomly …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cold therapy could take the ouch out of blood tests
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if applying cold (cryotherapy) to the wrist before a blood draw from the artery can reduce pain. It involves 258 adults with chronic respiratory diseases who need this test. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make the procedure less painful.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New study seeks to help PCD patients navigate fertility and pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study works with patients and healthcare professionals to create educational resources about fertility and pregnancy for people with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). The goal is to develop a patient-friendly guide and a toolkit for doctors. The study will involve 30 partici…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC