New hope for rare lung scarring? small trial tests pirfenidone
NCT ID NCT03385668
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This small pilot study looked at whether the drug pirfenidone is safe and effective for people with a specific type of lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) linked to MPO antibodies or vasculitis. Seven adults took the drug for a year, and researchers measured changes in lung function and tracked side effects. The goal was to see if the drug could slow or stop the worsening of the disease.
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, 75014, France
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