Blood tests could unlock early clues for three major lung diseases
NCT ID NCT07707245
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks for biological markers in the blood that could help diagnose and predict the course of three serious lung conditions: COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and lung cancer. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 120 adults with these diseases to find links between specific immune and genetic markers and how the diseases progress over 12 months. The goal is to improve early detection and personalized treatment for these lung diseases.
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 lead to better ways to diagnose and predict the course of COPD, IPF, and lung cancer using simple blood tests.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear biomarkers, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
RECRUITINGMilan, Milan, 20148, Italy
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