Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 1 Year and up

Evaluating diagnostic tests for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Official title: Utility of PCD Diagnostics to Improve Clinical Care

Run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NCT03704207 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how well nasal nitric oxide testing works for diagnosing Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in people who are being checked for this condition.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages1 Year and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorVanderbilt University Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nashville, Tennessee)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2017
Main results expectedJune 1, 2028
Study endsJune 1, 2028
Registry record updatedJuly 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT03704207 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals over the age of 2 who have been referred for evaluation of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.

Probably not a fit

Patients under the age of 2 or those unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of current diagnostic tests for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), focusing on nasal nitric oxide (nNO) testing. Participants referred for PCD diagnosis will have their clinical information collected in a secure database and may undergo nNO testing, which is increasingly recognized for its diagnostic value in appropriate clinical contexts. The study aims to enhance the understanding and utility of these diagnostic methods in clinical care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic accuracy for patients with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.

How similar studies have gone: While the utility of nNO testing is gaining recognition, this study aims to further validate its effectiveness, making it a novel approach in this specific context.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Referred to center for PCD diagnosis considerations
* Ability to perform study procedures
* Age greater than 2 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age less than 2 years of age Inability to perform informed consent

Where it's running

  • Vanderbilt Children's hospital
    Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.