Pulmonary fibrosis and/or bone marrow failure, Telomere-related, 3

This 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 …

This early-stage trial tests a single infusion of EXG34217 in 12 people aged 12 and older who have bone marrow failure due to telomere biology disorders. The main goal is to check safety and tolerability, while also looking at changes in telomere length and blood cell counts. Bec…

This study tests a two-year follow-up program for 200 adults with hereditary cancer syndromes like BRCA or Lynch syndrome. Participants get personalized care plans and regular check-ins with a genetics doctor to help them follow cancer prevention and screening guidelines. The goa…

This study is developing a blood test to find early-stage tumors in people with hereditary cancer syndromes (high genetic risk for cancer). Researchers will collect blood samples and medical data from about 1,400 participants across Canada. They will also interview patients and d…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during PICC line placement can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive VR plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this non-drug appro…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This study is creating a web-based program to help people with hereditary cancer mutations share their genetic test results with family members. The goal is to increase awareness among at-risk relatives so they can take steps to prevent cancer. The program is designed for patient…

This study looks at whether short educational videos can help people with inherited cancer gene mutations learn more about their condition. About 43 adults who carry mutations in genes like BRCA1 or BRCA2 will watch the videos and then take a quiz. The goal is to see if this simp…

This study tests two simple, scalable methods to help people with inherited cancer risk follow through on recommended screenings. Researchers will provide online educational resources and personalized phone outreach to 900 participants. The goal is to see if these approaches impr…

This study looks at whether artificial intelligence (AI) can match a dermatologist's diagnosis when a general practitioner sends in photos and questions about a patient's skin condition. Researchers will compare the AI's diagnosis to the dermatologist's for about 1000 adults. The…

This study is testing a chatbot and online portal called AYA-RISE to help adolescents and young adults (ages 12-24) who have genetic conditions that raise their cancer risk. The goal is to see if the tool helps them communicate with family and doctors and make informed decisions …

This 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…

This study explores whether a special MRI scan using xenon gas can spot early signs of lung scarring and heart strain in people with progressive lung fibrosis. About 30 adults already on anti-fibrotic medication will be scanned and followed over time. The goal is to see if this i…

This study looks at the complete DNA and RNA of 10 people and their families who are at high risk for hereditary cancer but have no known genetic cause. Researchers will use whole genome sequencing and tumor analysis to discover new genetic changes that may lead to cancer. The go…

This 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…

The IMPACT Study is testing two online tools—GeneSHARE and LivingLabReport—to help people with inherited cancer gene variants share their results with family members and follow cancer screening guidelines. The study involves 720 adults who have a genetic variant linked to cancers…

This study aimed to see if a rapid whole genome sequencing test on amniotic fluid could give faster genetic diagnoses for fetuses with suspected genetic diseases. Researchers planned to compare results from amniotic fluid and blood samples from up to 90 families. However, the stu…