Lung transplant patients followed for years to uncover Long-Term health secrets
NCT ID NCT04787822
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 4,000 people who have had a lung transplant to see how their lungs and overall health change over many years. Researchers will collect data from clinic visits, lung function tests, and surveys about daily activities and quality of life. The goal is to better understand chronic rejection and what helps patients stay healthy longer.
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 study could help doctors better predict and manage long-term lung transplant outcomes, improving care for future recipients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational follow-up study, not testing a new treatment. It may not lead to immediate changes in care, and results depend on participant retention and data quality.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Columbia University
New York, New York, 10027, United States
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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University of Alabama Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States