Registry of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in South Korea

Korean Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Registry

Observational Seoul National University Hospital · NCT04160715

This study is collecting information from patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in South Korea to better understand the disease and improve how it's managed.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
Ages30 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
SponsorSeoul National University Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Seongnam-si)
Trial IDNCT04160715 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This multicenter prospective registry collects data from patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) across 30 hospitals in South Korea. The Seoul National University Bundang Hospital serves as the coordination center for this initiative, which aims to gather comprehensive demographic, pulmonary function, laboratory data, and chest CT findings. By documenting the hospital course of IPF patients, the registry seeks to enhance understanding of the disease and improve patient management.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this registry are patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis through a multidisciplinary discussion.

Not a fit: Patients with other interstitial lung diseases, connective tissue disease-related ILD, or exposure-related ILD will not benefit from this registry.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

How similar studies have performed: While this registry approach is common in various diseases, the specific focus on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in South Korea may provide novel insights into the condition.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* IPF patients diagnosed by multidisciplinary discussion

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other interstitial lung diseases except for IPF
* connective tissue disease-related ILD
* exposure-related ILD

Where this trial is running

Seongnam-si

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.
Conditions Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 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.