New study peers inside lungs to uncover cystic fibrosis damage
NCT ID NCT04549077
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand how small blood vessels in the lungs change as cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease progresses. Researchers will use imaging to measure blood vessel volume in 86 people with CF aged 5-21. The goal is to learn more about the disease, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors understand how cystic fibrosis damages lungs over time, potentially guiding future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not lead directly to new therapies, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229-3026, United States
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Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204-3509, United States