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

  • University Hospital Zurich

    RECRUITING

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland