Miniature camera peers into lungs to unlock CF mysteries

NCT ID NCT03256773

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tests a new, tiny camera (micro OCT) that can take detailed pictures of the airways in the lungs and nose. Researchers want to see if it works well in adults with cystic fibrosis and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand early lung damage, which could lead to new treatments in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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