Massive study aims to decode lung disease progression
NCT ID NCT07178392
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study will observe 2,864 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) to learn how the disease changes over time and how it relates to traditional Chinese medicine syndromes. Researchers will track lung function, exercise ability, quality of life, and other health markers. The goal is to better understand IPF at different stages, not to test a new treatment.
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 help doctors better understand how IPF progresses and improve how they classify and treat the disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new drug or therapy, so it cannot directly improve patient outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine
Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, China
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