Could a lung fibrosis drug stop nosebleeds in HHT?

NCT ID NCT04976036

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether nintedanib, a drug already used for lung scarring, can reduce nosebleeds in people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). About 48 adults with moderate to severe nosebleeds will take either nintedanib or a placebo twice daily for 16 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug cuts monthly nosebleed time by at least 30% compared to placebo.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

nintedanib

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a new treatment option to reduce the frequency and duration of nosebleeds in people with HHT.

What could go wrong

This is a small Phase 2 trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Nintedanib can cause side effects like stomach issues, and it may not work better than placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Epistaxis hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Angiology Department, Lausanne University Hospital

    COMPLETED

    Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, 1011, Switzerland

  • Clermont-Ferrand university hospital

    RECRUITING

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France

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  • Lyon University Hospital, Dpt of genetics

    RECRUITING

    Bron, 69677, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••