Scientists probe sticky lung mucus to understand breathing disease

NCT ID NCT03888300

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at the physical properties of lung mucus in people with obstructive pulmonary disease. Researchers will collect sputum samples before and after chest physiotherapy or exercise to see how these treatments change the mucus. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease obstructive lung disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc

    RECRUITING

    Brussels, 1200, Belgium

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