Can we spot hidden muscle loss in kids with a rare lung condition?
NCT ID NCT07740538
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This study investigates how common malnutrition and sarcopenia (muscle loss) are in children and adolescents with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a rare genetic condition affecting the lungs. Researchers will measure grip strength, body composition, and nutritional risk in 15 participants to understand these issues better. The goal is to gather knowledge that could improve care for this group.
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 help identify children with PCD who are at risk for malnutrition or muscle weakness, leading to better supportive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with only 15 participants, so findings may not apply to all children with PCD. It does not test any treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 15 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
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 will include children and adolescents aged 6-18 years with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).
- Ages
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6 to 18 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: Inclusion criteria for children and adolescents with PCD 1. Unexplained neonatal respiratory distress, lateralization defect, productive cough, bronchiectasis, daily nasal congestion, and pansinusitis, as well as laboratory tests such as high-speed video microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, or genetic testing according to the European Respiratory Society diagnostic guidelines. 2. Cooperative individuals, 3. Individuals who have never smoked 4. Willingness to participate in the study Inclusion criteria for healthy children and adolescents: 1\. Voluntary participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria for children and adolescents with PCD: 1. Individuals with any acute, chronic, or systemic illness other than PCD 2. Individuals who smoke or are quitting smoking 3. Individuals who are not willing to participate in the study 4. Individuals who are uncooperative
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Izmir Democracy University
Izmir, 35140, Turkey (Türkiye)
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