Scientists dig into why some people get severe valley fever
NCT ID NCT02190266
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at people with severe or hard-to-treat Valley Fever, a lung infection caused by a fungus found in the southwestern U.S. Researchers want to understand why some people get seriously ill by studying their immune systems and genetics. Up to 400 participants will give blood, urine, and sputum samples and have yearly check-ups. The goal is to learn more about the disease, not to test a new treatment.
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 research could point toward new ways to treat or prevent severe Valley Fever by identifying immune system weaknesses.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead directly to new therapies, and results could take years to apply.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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