Minty fresh hope: l-menthol tested for lung disease breathlessness

NCT ID NCT07398287

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether L-menthol, a minty compound, can reduce breathlessness and help people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) exercise longer. About 20 adults with ILD will try L-menthol and a placebo in random order, comparing their breathing and exercise ability. The goal is to find a simple, safe way to ease a common and distressing symptom.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dyspnea interstitial lung disease Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Blekinge Institute of Technology

    RECRUITING

    Karlskrona, Blekinge County, Sweden

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  • Lund University hospital and Region Skåne

    RECRUITING

    Lund, Sweden

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