Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis in China: A Nationwide Registry
Official title: A Prospective, Multi-Center Registry Study of Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) in China (PROFINA)
Run by Peking Union Medical College Hospital · NCT07683728 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will follow 600 Chinese adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis to see how the disease changes over 1–2 years using real-world data.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Peking Union Medical College Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 23, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2029 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | July 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07683728 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults diagnosed with PPF within the past year who consent to participate and have baseline chest HRCT.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with IPF or those unwilling to consent may not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a nationwide, multicenter, prospective registry enrolling adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis in China. Participants will be observed for up to 2 years to track changes in lung function and clinical characteristics, with data collection on treatments and unmet needs. The primary endpoint is the change in FVC (in milliliters) at 1 and 2 years, while secondary aims explore disease progression, treatment patterns, and patient needs in routine clinical care. Eligible participants must meet the 2022 ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT PPF criteria and provide informed consent. Exclusion criteria include IPF diagnosis, absence of baseline HRCT, or concurrent participation in other drug trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Participants and clinicians may gain insights into real-world disease progression and treatment gaps, potentially guiding future care strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Other real-world registries have helped characterize PPF progression and treatment patterns, supporting the value of this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of PPF within the past year, according to the 2022 ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT guidelines; 2. Patients who are willing to participate in the study and have signed an informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with IPF. 2. Patients without baseline chest HRCT. 3. Patients who refuse to sign the informed consent form. 4. Patients participating in other clinical trials for medications. (Patients who have completed other trials or are in an unblinded phase after a washout period of 2 weeks are eligible for enrollment.)
Where it's running
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zuojun Xu Zuojun Xu
- Email: xuzi@hotmail.com
- Phone: +86 13671345136
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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.