Breath test could replace needles for blood disorder diagnosis
NCT ID NCT03008642
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive breathing technique (CO-rebreathing) to measure red blood cell mass in people with polycythemia, a condition with too many red blood cells. The goal was to see if it works as well as the standard radioactive test. Sixty adults took part, and the results could lead to a simpler, safer diagnostic option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CO-rebreathing technique
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a faster, non-invasive alternative to the standard isotopic test for diagnosing polycythemia, making diagnosis easier in more clinics.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The CO-rebreathing method may not be as accurate as the standard test.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens Picardie
Amiens, Picardie, 80054, France
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