INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE

This study tested an inhaled medication called treprostinil in 598 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. The goal was to see if the drug could slow the decline in lung function over one year compared to a placebo…

This study tested whether the drug nintedanib can slow lung scarring in people who had COVID-19 and still have lung problems more than 30 days later. 103 adults who needed oxygen or had low oxygen levels took part. The goal was to see if the drug helps preserve lung function over…

This study looked at how an inhaled medication called treprostinil affects exercise ability in people with pulmonary hypertension caused by interstitial lung disease. 29 participants took the drug for 3 months. Researchers measured heart function and breathing efficiency during e…

This study tested an inhaled medication called treprostinil in 5 people with sarcoidosis who also have lung scarring and high blood pressure in the lungs. The goal was to see if the drug could improve blood flow and heart function. Participants took the drug and were monitored wi…

This study tested whether adding a strong immune-suppressing drug (cyclophosphamide) to standard prednisone can stop lung function from getting worse in people with scleroderma-related lung scarring. Forty adults with worsening lung function took part. The goal was to see if more…

This study checked the long-term safety of an inhaled powder drug (treprostinil palmitil) in 31 people with pulmonary hypertension caused by interstitial lung disease. Participants had already completed a previous study of the same drug. The main goal was to see how many had side…

This study looked at whether a 10-week aerobic exercise program can help people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) walk farther and feel better. About 97 adults aged 21 to 82 took part, with some starting exercise right away and others waiting 10 weeks…

This study tested whether a lung boost exercise device could improve breathing and reduce fatigue in 40 women with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Participants used the device and had their lung function, oxygen levels, and tiredness measured before and after treatment. The goal…

This study looked at 86 ICU patients with a lung condition called interstitial syndrome. Researchers wanted to see if a lung ultrasound score (LUSS) could accurately measure how severe the condition is, compared to a standard blood oxygen test (PaO2/FiO2). They checked both at th…

This study tested how easy and acceptable the P-STEP mobile app is for people with chronic conditions like asthma, COPD, heart disease, or type 2 diabetes. 178 adults in Leicester, UK, used the app for 12 weeks and gave feedback on its usability. The goal was to see if the app is…

This study looked at whether a hiatal hernia (a condition where part of the stomach pushes into the chest) might cause tiny, unnoticed lung damage that could lead to scarring over time. Researchers measured stomach contents like pepsin in the lung fluid of 14 adults—some with a h…