Can your breath reveal lung disease? researchers launch massive study
NCT ID NCT05458934
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is analyzing the exhaled breath of 5,000 people with lung or airway diseases to find unique molecular patterns. The goal is to better identify and distinguish different respiratory conditions and improve disease management. Participants simply provide breath samples, and researchers compare the chemical makeup to see if it correlates with specific diseases or symptoms.
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 a simple breath test to help doctors identify and monitor different lung diseases more easily.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is very early and may not find clear breath patterns that work in real-world settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Zurich
RECRUITINGZurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland