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Pigeon Lovers' lung disease: genes may hold the key

NCT ID NCT03747627

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Dundee Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether certain genes make people who are regularly around pigeons more likely to develop a type of lung disease called hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Researchers analyzed the DNA of 475 pigeon fanciers to find genetic markers linked to lung scarring. The goal is to better understand why some people get sick and others don't, which could lead to earlier detection or new treatments.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify who is at higher risk for pigeon-related lung disease and point toward better prevention or treatment strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational genetic study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead directly to new therapies, and findings may not apply to the general population.

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Study facts

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Participants

475 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2019

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Participants in the sport of Pigeon racing

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * regular exposure to racing pigeons Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling to participate

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bird fancier's lung disease hypersensitivity pneumonitis idiopathic interstitial pneumonia idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis interstitial lung disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alveolitis, extrinsic allergic Bird fancier's lung Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Lung diseases, interstitial Lung; disease, interstitial, with fibrosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Royal Pigeon Racing Association Meeting

    Blackpool, FY1 1HL, United Kingdom

  • Scottish Homing Union

    Lanark, ML11 9AX, United Kingdom

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