Scientists create first atlas of healthy lung microbiome
NCT ID NCT06518161
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study at Nantes University Hospital analyzed the lung microbiome and immune cells in 82 healthy volunteers undergoing scheduled surgery. Researchers collected respiratory samples to identify which bacteria live in healthy lungs and how they interact with the body's immune system. The goal was to create a reference atlas of a healthy lung, which could help future studies understand what goes wrong in lung diseases.
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 provide a detailed map of the healthy lung's bacteria and immune cells, helping future research into lung diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at healthy people, so findings may not apply to those with lung disease.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, France