Lung condition may affect brain function, new study hints

NCT ID NCT07391228

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) have changes in thinking skills like memory and attention. Researchers will compare 30 PAH patients to healthy volunteers using computer-based tests. The goal is to better understand how PAH might affect the brain, not to test a treatment.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could reveal specific thinking and memory problems linked to PAH, guiding future treatments or monitoring.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study with only 30 participants. It cannot prove cause or lead directly to a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulmonary arterial hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Maugeri - Milano

    Milan, Italy, 20138, Italy