Study to investigate longitudinal changes in breath biomarkers in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; Respiratory; Other interstitial pulmonary diseases with fibrosis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN18106574
• Lead Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-09-17
• Last Update Posted: 9 September 2019
• Study Completion: 2020-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 88

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age = 18
2. Multi-disciplinary team diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis as per international consensus guidelines

Exclusion Criteria

1. Significant respiratory co-morbidity (i.e. where the major respiratory diagnosis is not IPF)
2. FEV1/FVC ratio < 70% on full lung function testing
3. Residual volume = 90 % predicted on full lung function testing
4. Current smoker
5. Received treatment for acute lower respiratory tract infection with last 4 weeks
6. Unwilling to participate in the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified