Hidden gene behind breathlessness? study tests link to rare lung condition
NCT ID NCT07152834
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is looking at whether a genetic condition called Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is more common in people who have shortness of breath and signs of airway blockage on breathing tests. Researchers will measure AAT levels and check for related gene mutations in 734 adults from a clinic in Turkey. The goal is to improve detection of this underdiagnosed condition, which can lead to lung damage, especially in smokers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better detection of Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in people with breathing problems, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a strong link, and results may not apply to all populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 734 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of consecutive adult patients presenting with a primary complaint of dyspnoea (shortness of breath) at the Chest Diseases Outpatient Clinic of Muğla Training and Research Hospital in Turkey. These patients will be referred for routine diagnostic pulmonary function testing (spirometry) as part of their standard clinical care.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Achieve a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio of 70 or above in the respiratory function test. * Be able to speak and understand Turkish. * Have the mental and cognitive capacity to understand the questions asked. Exclusion Criteria: * Renal dysfunction; acute inflammation; rheumatological, haematological, or liver diseases; COPD; asthma; bronchiectasis; and a history of malignancy. * Pregnant women and users of oral contraceptives.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Muğla Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGMuğla, Menteşe, 48000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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