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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Maugeri - Milano
Milan, Italy, 20138, Italy
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