Hydroxychloroquine studied for rare childhood lung disease

NCT ID NCT02615938

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested whether hydroxychloroquine could help children with a rare lung condition called interstitial lung disease. About 35 children were enrolled, but the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see if the drug improved oxygen levels or breathing, but results are limited due to early termination.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Charité Berlin, Klinik für Pädiatrie

    Berlin, 13353, Germany

  • Justus-Liebig-Universität, Allgemeine Pädiatrie u. Neonatologie

    Giessen, Hesse, 35385, Germany

  • Klinik u. Poliklinik für Kinder- u. Jugendmedizin der Universität Leipzig

    Leipzig, Saxony, 04103, Germany

  • Klinikum der Universität München, Haunersches Kinderspital

    München, Bavaria, 80337, Germany

  • Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

    Hanover, Lower Saxony, 30625, Germany

  • St. Joseph- und St. Elisabeth Hospital gGmbH

    Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, 44791, Germany

  • Uniklinikum Essen, Pädiatrische Pneumologie

    Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 45122, Germany

  • Universitätsklinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin Tübingen

    Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, 72076, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Pneumologie, Allergologie, Mukoviszidose

    Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60590, Germany

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