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New study tracks breathing difficulties in lung scarring patients

NCT ID NCT04864990

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study followed 51 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) for 6 months to understand how their shortness of breath changes over time. Researchers measured both the physical sensation and the emotional impact of breathlessness, and looked at how these relate to lung function. The goal was to better understand the experience of dyspnea in IPF, not to test a new treatment.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

51 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2021

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

50 patients with a diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and reporting dyspnea

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of IPF according to ATS/ERS guidelines * dyspnea at rest (VAS ≥ 1) or on exertion (mMRC ≥ 1) Exclusion Criteria: * diffuse interstitial lung disease other than IPF * other significant chronic pathology that may cause dyspnea: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart failure, anemia, obesity (non-exhaustive list), except for pulmonary hypertension

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis pulmonary fibrosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pulmonary fibrosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hop Calmette Chu Lille

    Lille, 59037, France

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