Blood marker may catch silica lung disease early

NCT ID NCT07376291

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a substance in the blood called anti-CD146 can help doctors find lung diseases caused by breathing in silica dust at work. Silica exposure can lead to serious lung problems like scarring and cancer, but there is no easy test to catch it early. Researchers will compare 110 people with and without silica exposure to see if this blood marker is a useful tool for early diagnosis.

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