Telomere test may unlock secrets of lung scarring

NCT ID NCT06885515

First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study aims to understand how common short telomeres are in Israeli adults with fibrotic interstitial lung disease (lung scarring). Researchers will take blood samples from 100 participants and follow their health for two years. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to gather information that may help future research.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Barzilai Medical Center

    Ashkelon, Israel

  • Tel Aviv Medical Center

    Tel Aviv, Israel

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