Scientists hunt for clues in lung tissue to unravel mystery of scarred lungs

NCT ID NCT00084305

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 36 times

Summary

This study collects blood, lung tissue, and other samples from people with pulmonary fibrosis, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. Researchers analyze these samples to learn what causes the disease and how it progresses. No treatments or medications are tested. The goal is to gather knowledge that may lead to future therapies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Conditions

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