New breath test could reveal hidden lung damage in IPF patients

NCT ID NCT07312305

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at whether people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have problems in their small airways before starting medication. Researchers will use a simple breathing test called nitrogen washout to check for these issues. About 100 adults with IPF will take part, and their results will be compared to healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand how IPF affects the lungs, not to test a new treatment.

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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

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    Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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

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    Milan, Lombardy, 20142, Italy

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