Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 90

Examining Eosinophil Function in Lung Diseases

Official title: The Study of Differences in Eosinophil Function and Subsets in Patients With Eosinophilic Pulmonary Diseases Based on Flow Cytometry Analysis

Run by Peking Union Medical College Hospital · NCT06944418 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how different types of eosinophils in the blood behave in people with certain lung diseases to help improve treatment options.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2026
Study endsJanuary 1, 2027
Registry record updatedApril 25, 2025
Trial IDNCT06944418 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients with persistent eosinophil counts greater than 1500 per cubic millimeter and no secondary causes of eosinophilia.

Probably not a fit

Patients with concurrent pulmonary infections, malignancies, or other significant lung diseases may 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 observational study focuses on patients with eosinophilic pulmonary diseases, such as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis and idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome. It aims to identify different eosinophil subtypes in peripheral blood by analyzing surface protein expression. The study seeks to understand how these subtypes vary among patients with different eosinophilic conditions, which may help guide treatment decisions in the future.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more targeted and effective treatments for patients with eosinophilic pulmonary diseases.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on eosinophil subtypes, similar studies have shown promise in understanding eosinophilic conditions, indicating potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* For Healthy Volunteers: healthy volunteers matching the age and gender of the study subjects
* For EPD: ① Persistent eosinophil count increase\>1500 per cubic millimeter for more than 6 months. ② Lack of evidence of a secondary cause of eosinophilia is required. ③ Signs and symptoms of end-organ damage presumed to be secondary to eosinophilia

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with concurrent definitive pulmonary infections, malignancies, or other parenchymal lung diseases;
* Patients who are unable or unwilling to cooperate with the collection of clinical information (e.g., due to mental disorders, memory impairments, etc.);
* Patients who are unable to provide informed consent.

Where it's running

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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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.