Scientists hunt for clues in the blood to predict lung fibrosis outcomes
NCT ID NCT04016181
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks for biological markers in blood and lung samples from people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other interstitial lung diseases. The goal is to find markers that can predict how the disease will progress and to group patients into subtypes. Researchers will follow about 800 participants over time to see which markers are linked to faster decline or death.
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 ways to predict disease progression and tailor treatment for people with lung fibrosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear biomarkers, and results may not change care directly.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 800 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2007
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2036
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
Patients with all entities of interstitial lung disease
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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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: * patients with interstitial lung disease attending the Edinburgh Lung Fibrosis service Exclusion Criteria: * candidates not a suitable for enrolment or unlikely to comply with the requirements of this study, in the opinion of the investigator, will be excluded.
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Conditions
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