Chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) is the leading cause of long-term mortality after lung transplantation. Several risk factors for CLAD have been identified, but the exact pathophysiology and triggering molecular factors remain largely unknown. Moreover, in clinical practice, no integration of the different risk factors is achieved. CLAD is therefore diagnosed most often late with the persistent decline in respiratory function, revealing a profound and irreversible alteration of the pulmonary graft. Several blood biomarkers that can predict the occurrence of CLAD more than 6 months before clinical diagnosis have been identified and validated. From these preliminary results, a composite score is being developed from independent samples from the COLT (COhort in Lung Transplantation) cohort. The main objective of this project is to validate this robust and predictive composite score (biological and clinical) of CLAD.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients to receive lung transplants awaiting registration on the transplant waiting list
* Patients affiliated to a social security system
* Patients who have given their informed consent
* Patients weighing more than 26 kg
* Patients over 16 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Patients unable to follow the protocol
* Patients with concomitant inflammatory diseases, regardless of acute, chronic or infectious rejection.
* Patients with a history of cancer in remission for less than 5 years, with the exception of localized skin cancers, excluding melanoma.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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MMP-9 levels in plasma, gene expression and lymphocyte levels in blood associated with Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction (CLAD)