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Screening for Cystic Fibrosis and Cystic Fibrosis Related Disorders in Chinese Adults With Bronchiectasis
Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
Summary
The study carries out Sweet Tests and CFTR-mutation screening to explore the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and prognosis of cystic fibrosis, as well as the CFTR-mutation spectrum in Chinese adults with bronchiectasis. The study is multi-centered, prospective, non-interventional, and observational.
Official title: The Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of Cystic Fibrosis and Cystic Fibrosis Disorders in Chinese Adults With Bronchiectasis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1000
Start Date
2022-09-07
Completion Date
2024-12-31
Last Updated
2024-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Sweat Test
In people with cystic fibrosis (CF), there is a problem in the transport of chloride across cell membranes. This results in higher concentrations of chloride (as salt) in sweat compared to those who do not have cystic fibrosis. So, if there is a family history or a possibility of CF, the sweat test is part of the special tests to help make, or exclude, a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Locations (1)
Shanghai pulmonary hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China