Scientists hunt for genetic clues behind rare lung birth defect
NCT ID NCT01732185
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked for genetic causes of a rare lung condition called congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM). Researchers analyzed blood and tissue samples from 45 children under 8 who had surgery for this condition. The goal was to find abnormal genes or proteins that might explain why CCAM develops.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2012
- Finished
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Oct 2015
- 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.
- Ages
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Up to 8 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * Children \< 8 years * Thoracic surgery for congenital lung malformation * Parental written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Children \> 8 years * Previous infection of the malformation * Parental rebutal
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital
Paris, 75015, France