Scientists seek hidden causes of chronic lung infections
NCT ID NCT00943514
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study follows 900 people with bronchiectasis—a condition where airways are damaged and prone to infection—to learn why they get sick repeatedly. Researchers will collect medical history, lung function tests, and blood, urine, and sputum samples from patients and their family members. The goal is to identify inherited or immune system factors that make some people more vulnerable to chronic respiratory infections.
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Conditions
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Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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