Asbestosis

MONDO:0016466

A lung disorder caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. It results in fibrosis of the lung parenchyma. Signs and symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath and chest pain.

Also known as: asbestos dust pneumoconiosis, asbestos pneumoconiosis, asbestosis, pneumoconiosis from asbestos dust, asbestos intoxication, idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis - from asbestos exposure, pulmonary fibrosis - from asbestos exposure

62 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Asbestosis itself.

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Including sub-types (62) Tagged with Asbestosis (3)

Trials to join now! 31 Not yet recruiting 10 Not yet finished but already full! 6 Completed 14 Terminated 1

New lung camera could replace needle biopsies

Knowledge-focused Stopped early

This study aimed to see if a tiny camera on a thin tube (bronchoscopy) could help doctors diagnose diffuse lung diseases without needing a surgical lung biopsy. The camera takes live microscopic images of the air sacs. The study was stopped early, but it involved 38 adults with c…

Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC

Asbestosis

Where it sits in the disease tree

New lung camera could replace needle biopsies