Creating lung organoids from human lung stem cells in COPD patients

Establishment of Human Lung Stem Cell Proliferation System and Organoid Construction in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

China-Japan Friendship Hospital · NCT06275230

This study is trying to grow tiny lung models from stem cells taken from people with COPD to better understand the disease and explore new treatment options.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 55 Years
SexAll
SponsorChina-Japan Friendship Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
Trial IDNCT06275230 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to proliferate human lung stem cells in vitro to establish lung organoids derived from patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Participants will undergo pulmonary bronchoscopy to collect samples necessary for organoid construction. The study seeks to determine the feasibility of human lung stem cell proliferation and the successful establishment of lung organoids from COPD patients. This approach could provide insights into the disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic avenues.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients under 55 years old with a diagnosis of COPD who are scheduled for a bronchoscopic biopsy.

Not a fit: Patients with genetic diseases, other respiratory diseases, or those deemed unsuitable by investigators may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to advancements in understanding and treating COPD through the development of patient-specific lung organoids.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using lung organoids is emerging, similar studies have shown promise in other organ systems, indicating potential for success in this novel application.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 1\. Age under 55, regardless of gender
* 2\. Patients with COPD lung disease who are going to undergo bronchoscopic biopsy
* 3\. No genetic diseases and other respiratory diseases

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other conditions determined by the investigators to be unsuitable for inclusion, such as difficult sampling, difficult follow-up, and complicated with other serious diseases

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD, organoid, human lung stem cells

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.