Inhaled therapy aims to halt lung decline in rare genetic disease

NCT ID NCT04204252

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether daily inhaled AAT (a protein) can slow lung function loss in people with Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic condition that causes emphysema. About 220 adults with moderate to severe lung disease will receive either the drug or a placebo for 2 years, then all will receive the drug for 2 more years. The goal is to see if the treatment preserves breathing ability and lung density.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Beaumont Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Dublin, D09 YD60, Ireland

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  • Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital (CWZ)

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    Nijmegen, 6532SZ, Netherlands

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  • Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)

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    Leiden, ZA, 2333ZA, Netherlands

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  • Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

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    Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, United Kingdom

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  • Skåne University Hospital

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    Malmö, SE-20502, Sweden

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  • Tays Central Hospital

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    Tampere, Finland

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  • University Hospital (UZ) Leuven

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    Leuven, Belgium

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  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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    Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

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  • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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    Birmingham, B15 2GW, United Kingdom

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