Scientists dive deep into the roots of a mysterious lung disease

NCT ID NCT00001465

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study aims to understand how lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) damages the lungs at the cellular and genetic level. Researchers will follow up to 2,000 participants, including women with LAM and healthy volunteers, using advanced imaging and lab tests. The goal is to find the proteins and genes responsible for lung destruction, which could lead to better treatments in the future.

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 research could point toward new treatments for LAM by identifying key proteins and genes involved in lung destruction.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to therapies, and results may take years to translate into clinical use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung disorder lymphangioleiomyomatosis pneumothorax tuberous sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States