Scientists track mucus movement to unlock secrets of rare lung disease
NCT ID NCT04901715
Summary
This study aimed to understand why some people with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) have milder symptoms than others. Researchers measured how quickly 27 participants (both with PCD and healthy volunteers) could clear mucus from their lungs using a safe, inhaled tracer and medical imaging. The goal was to see if specific gene mutations lead to better mucus clearance, which could guide future treatment approaches.
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University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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