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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

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