Can saltwater breathing ease a tough lung infection?
NCT ID NCT07647575
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether inhaling a salty mist (3% hypertonic saline) can improve breathing symptoms in people with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease who haven't yet started antibiotics. About 262 adults will either start the saltwater treatment right away for 6 months or begin with normal saline for 3 months then switch. The main goal is to see if symptoms like cough and shortness of breath improve more with the stronger salt solution.
What this could mean
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Active substance
3% hypertonic saline
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease respiratory symptoms and improve mucus clearance in NTM lung disease.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no phase designation, and the primary endpoint is symptom scores at just 3 months. The effect may be modest or not clinically meaningful.
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Taipei Veterans General Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, 11217, Taiwan
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