Scientists hunt for genes that protect the lungs
NCT ID NCT00807482
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to find the genes that keep airways healthy and understand how genetic mutations cause primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a rare disease that leads to serious lung problems. Researchers will study people with suspected PCD and healthy family members. The goal is to learn more about how cilia—tiny hair-like structures in the airways—work and how defects in them can lead to common lung diseases like asthma and COPD.
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 research could identify key genes involved in lung protection and point toward new treatments for common airway diseases like asthma and COPD.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to translate findings into therapies, and the results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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