Could a painkiller improve breathing in lung scarring?

NCT ID NCT07036029

First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This early-stage study is testing a drug called nalbuphine ER in 10 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung-scarring disease that makes breathing hard. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can improve breathing function. Participants will take increasing doses of the medication while their breathing and oxygen levels are closely monitored in a clinic.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Medicines Evaluation Unit Ltd.

    RECRUITING

    Manchester, M23 9QZ, United Kingdom

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