Microscope inside the lungs reveals hidden damage in two diseases
NCT ID NCT02556697
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study used a special microscope on the tip of a thin tube (bronchoscope) to look at the smallest blood vessels in the lungs of people with scleroderma or emphysema. The goal was to see how these vessels change in each disease. Only 9 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped early, so the findings are very limited.
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 improve understanding of how lung damage occurs in scleroderma and emphysema, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis or better treatments.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, terminated study with only 9 participants, so results may be limited and not generalizable. The technique is still experimental.
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Locations
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Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, 76031, France