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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Clean air trial hopes to ease breathing for rare lung disease patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether using HEPA air purifiers at home can reduce respiratory symptoms and improve lung function in children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) or Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). Participants will have two purifiers installed in their home and will und…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cyprus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Sleep hormone may boost fertility in women with low egg reserve
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether taking melatonin for 4 weeks before egg retrieval can improve egg quality and pregnancy rates in women with diminished ovarian reserve (low egg supply). The trial involves 64 women undergoing ICSI (a type of IVF). Half receive melatonin, half a placebo, a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New Micro-Camera could spot early lung damage in cystic fibrosis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a tiny camera called micro OCT that can take detailed pictures of cells inside the lungs and nose. Researchers want to see if it works well in people with cystic fibrosis and other lung conditions. The goal is to eventually use this imaging to detect early d…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • 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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Global PCD data pool aims to unlock secrets of rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects medical information from 3400 people with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) around the world. Researchers will look at symptoms, lung function, growth, and test results to better understand how the disease affects people over time. The goal is to learn more abo…
Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC