Can genes predict lung function loss? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT00373841
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is collecting blood and tissue samples from 500 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to find genetic and protein markers that might predict rapid lung function decline. Researchers will compare these markers with changes in symptoms over time. The goal is to better understand and anticipate disease progression, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict when a patient's lung function might rapidly worsen, allowing earlier intervention.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not identify reliable markers, and any findings would need further validation.
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RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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