Massive study aims to unlock secrets of chronic lung infections

NCT ID NCT00943514

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study follows 900 people with bronchiectasis (damaged and infected airways) to learn why they get repeated lung infections. Researchers will collect blood, spit, and genetic samples from patients and their family members. The goal is to find inherited or immune system problems that cause the disease. No new treatments are being tested; this is an observation-only study.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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