Simple walk test could forecast lung transplant need in cystic fibrosis

NCT ID NCT02538575

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a simple 6-minute walk test can help predict how long cystic fibrosis patients will survive without needing a lung transplant. Researchers followed 291 adults with advanced cystic fibrosis, measuring how far they walked and their oxygen levels. The goal is to see if this easy test can give doctors a better idea of when a transplant might be needed.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors better predict disease progression and timing for lung transplants in cystic fibrosis patients.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not change patient outcomes directly, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cystic fibrosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpital Cochin, service de pneumologie

Paris, Paris, 75014, France

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