Microplastics found in human Lungs—Could they be linked to cancer?
NCT ID NCT06530615
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center are studying whether tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, are present in the lungs of people with and without lung cancer. They will collect fluid from the lungs during a standard bronchoscopy procedure and analyze it for microplastics. The goal is to see if there is a relationship between microplastic pollution and lung cancer. This study involves 119 participants and is currently active but not recruiting.
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 this study finds a link between microplastics and lung cancer, it could point toward new ways to prevent or screen for the disease.
What could go wrong
This is an early, observational study that only looks for a connection—it cannot prove that microplastics cause lung cancer. The results may not apply to everyone.
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Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States