Breath test reveals hidden lung damage in IPF patients

NCT ID NCT07312305

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Milan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether people newly diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have problems in their small airways, which are tiny air passages in the lungs. Researchers will use a simple breath test called nitrogen washout to check for these issues before starting any medication. About 100 adults with IPF and a group of healthy volunteers will take part, and the results will help doctors better understand how IPF affects the lungs.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS SMALL AIRWAYS DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Division of Respiratory Diseases, L. Sacco University Hospital, ASST Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, Milan, Italy. Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
RECRUITING

Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Pulmonology Unit, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo. Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan (Italy)
RECRUITING

Milan, Lombardy, 20142, Italy

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