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Use of Anti-CD146 Autoantibodies for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Diseases Secondary to Occupational Exposure to Silica
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Summary
This prospective, multicenter study aims to evaluate the relevance of anti-CD146 autoantibodies (AACD146) as biological markers for the early diagnosis of pulmonary diseases related to occupational exposure to silica. Silica exposure is a recognized risk factor for fibrotic, inflammatory, and cancerous respiratory diseases. Currently, no specific biological marker exists. The hypothesis is that AACD146 reflects early effects of silica exposure. The study will include 110 participants divided into two groups (exposed vs. non-exposed) and will compare AACD146 prevalence according to exposure level and the presence of respiratory diseases.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
110
Start Date
2026-06
Completion Date
2028-06
Last Updated
2026-02-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Respiratory function testing
Spirometry, plethysmography, FeNO test
blood sampling
25mL peripheral blood will be collected
CT scan
Non-injected thoracic CT scan