Leftover lung samples could unlock secrets of cystic fibrosis
NCT ID NCT00546962
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This completed study collected leftover tissue and fluid samples from 400 cystic fibrosis patients after their routine medical tests. Researchers stored these samples in a tissue bank to study lung diseases and explore potential new treatments. No genetic testing was performed on the samples.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this tissue bank could help researchers discover new ways to understand and treat lung diseases like cystic fibrosis.
What could go wrong
This is a tissue collection study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results depend on future research using the stored samples.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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