New imaging technique reveals green tea Extract's effect on scarred lungs

NCT ID NCT06265532

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

Summary

This study tested whether a new type of PET scan can measure how the supplement EGCG (found in green tea) affects collagen buildup in the lungs of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Twelve participants who were already in a larger EGCG study received an injection of a special probe that lights up collagen during the scan. The goal was to see if the scan could detect changes in lung collagen and help choose the right dose of EGCG.

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

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