Gene hunt: why some CF patients have milder lung disease
NCT ID NCT00037765
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examines how different genes influence the severity of lung disease in people with cystic fibrosis. Researchers will analyze genetic data from 600 participants to identify gene variants linked to milder or more severe lung problems. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Marsico Lung Institute
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7248, United States
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