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
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Locations
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Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
RECRUITINGBrussels, 1200, Belgium
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