Your breath could reveal your health: 1500-Person study launched
NCT ID NCT05456009
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to identify unique patterns in exhaled breath that may be linked to certain medications or lung diseases. Researchers will collect breath samples from 1500 adults and analyze them using a sensitive technique called mass spectrometry. The goal is to find chemical markers that could one day lead to a simple breath test for diagnosis or monitoring.
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 could lead to a simple breath test to detect certain diseases or monitor medication effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not find clear patterns or lead to a practical diagnostic tool.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Zurich
RECRUITINGZurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland