Scientists probe healing after windpipe surgery
NCT ID NCT07463742
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to understand why some people develop a narrowing of the windpipe (tracheal stenosis) and how the tissue heals after standard laser treatments. Researchers will analyze small tissue samples taken during two common procedures—wedge resection and radial incision—in 40 adults. The goal is to identify biological changes that could guide better treatments in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors understand why the windpipe narrows and how it heals, potentially leading to better treatments for tracheal stenosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on understanding biology, not testing a new treatment. It may not directly lead to better therapies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland, 21021, United States
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