Pneumoconiosis

MONDO:0015926

An occupational lung disorder caused by inhalation of dust particles. It is characterized by bilateral interstitial lung infiltrates. Representative examples include asbestosis, silicosis, anthracosis, and talc pneumoconiosis.

Also known as: Black lung disease, coal worker's pneumoconiosis

71 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Pneumoconiosis itself.

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Sub-types of Pneumoconiosis

Asbestosis 3 trials
Pulmonary hemosiderosis 2 trials
2 sub-types
- Lane Hamilton syndrome 0 trials
- Hemosiderosis, pulmonary, with deficiency of gamma-a globulin 0 trials
Silicosis 2 trials
2 sub-types
- Silicosiderosis 0 trials
- Silicotuberculosis 0 trials
Anthracosis 1 trial
Byssinosis 1 trial
Caplan syndrome 0 trials
Anthracosilicosis 0 trials
Baritosis 0 trials
Chronic beryllium disease 0 trials
Graphite pneumoconiosis 0 trials
Mixed dust pneumoconiosis 0 trials
Mixed mineral dust pneumoconiosis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Kaolin pneumoconiosis 0 trials
Pneumoconiosis due to talc 0 trials
Slate pneumoconiosis 0 trials

Including sub-types (71) Tagged with Pneumoconiosis (5)

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Ancient herbs take on black lung: new trial tests traditional remedy

Disease control Not yet recruiting

This study tests whether a mix of 11 Chinese herbs, called Modified Qing-Zao-Jiu-Fei Decoction, can help people with pneumoconiosis (a lung disease from inhaling dust). Eighty adults aged 20-85 will receive either the herb granules or a placebo for 16 weeks. The main goal is to s…

Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:35 UTC

Pneumoconiosis

Where it sits in the disease tree

Ancient herbs take on black lung: new trial tests traditional remedy