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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nashville, Tennessee) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2017 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03704207 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
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Vanderbilt Children's hospital
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michael O'Connor, MD
- Email: michael.g.oconnor@vumc.org
- Phone: 615.343.7617
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.