Researchers probe mysterious lung disease in 275 adults

NCT ID NCT01264055

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at 275 adults with a lung condition called bronchiectasis, where airways are stretched and trap mucus, leading to infections. The goal was to better describe the physical traits, lung scans, and germs in the lungs of people with no known cause. Participants gave blood, sputum, and breath samples, and had lung function tests. No treatment was tested; this was purely an observation study to guide future research.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

  • National Jewish Health

    Denver, Colorado, 80206, United States

  • St. Michael's Hospital

    Toronto, Canada

  • Stanford Medical Center

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

  • Washington University, St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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