Scientists probe gut and lung bacteria to unlock bronchiectasis mysteries

NCT ID NCT05731427

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 150 adults with bronchiectasis for two years to understand how bacteria in the airways and gut influence disease progression. Researchers will also examine how macrolide antibiotics (like azithromycin) work to improve symptoms. Participants provide sputum, stool, and blood samples for advanced analysis.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Macrolides (azithromycin or clarithromycin)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could clarify how macrolides work in bronchiectasis and why some patients get worse, potentially guiding better treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study with some drug treatment, not a controlled trial. It may not prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bronchiectasis Pseudomonas infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Yichang Central People's Hospital

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    Yichang, Hubei, 443000, China

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  • Guizhou Provincial people's Hospital

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    Guiyang, Guizhou, 550002, China

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  • Wuhan Union Hospital

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    Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China

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