Your tap water may harbor hidden lung infection risk for cystic fibrosis patients

NCT ID NCT07369414

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study is looking at whether germs called NTM that live in home water systems can cause lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis. Researchers will test water, dust, and soil from 120 homes and compare them to germs found in patients. The goal is to understand how people get these infections so we can prevent them in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Klinik für Pneumologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen

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    Essen, Germany

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  • National and WHO-Supranational Reference Center for Mycobacteria, Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center

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    Borstel, Schleswig-Holstein, 23845, Germany

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