Canadian researchers dive deep into mucus to tackle lung diseases

NCT ID NCT06858748

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study aims to understand how mucus buildup in the airways affects people with asthma, COPD, and chronic cough. Researchers will use CT scans and other tests to measure mucus in 240 adults and 50 children with these conditions, plus 100 healthy volunteers. The goal is to find markers that help doctors choose better treatments and track changes over two years.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Quebec Heart and Lung Institute - Laval University

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Québec, Quebec, G1V 4G5, Canada

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Robarts Research Institute

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, Canada

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

  • St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

    RECRUITING

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada

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

  • St. Paul's Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada

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

  • The Ottawa Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada

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

  • Université de Sherbrooke

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5N4, Canada

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

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