Drug trial aims to halt deadly lung scarring

NCT ID NCT03385668

Summary

This small study tested whether a drug called pirfenidone could safely slow the progression of lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) in patients who also have a specific immune system marker or related blood vessel inflammation. The trial involved 7 adults with this specific condition over 52 weeks. Researchers measured changes in lung function and walking ability to see if the drug could help control the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cochin Hospital

    Paris, 75014, France

Conditions

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