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The Role of miRNA in Group 3 Pulmonary Hypertension

NCT06714136 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Italy tracker
Phase
Observational
Started
2022-10-10
Last updated
2024-12-05

Condition(s) studied

Pulmonary Hypertension

Study summary

This study recognizes the substantial value of lung tissue obtained from explanted lungs for fundamental research purposes.By analyzing pulmonary tissue affected by pulmonary hypertension, it is possible to discover shared pathogenetic mechanisms between these two groups and to gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying pulmonary hypertension.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
—
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria * Patients who underwent lung transplantation at the AOU IRCCS Policlinico Sant'Orsola in Bologna and the IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo in Pavia (satellite center) from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2021. * Diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. * Patients who underwent at least one pre-transplant right heart catheterization in clinically stable conditions, with findings of mPAP ≥ 25 mmHg, PVR \> 3 WU, and PCP \< 15 mmHg. * Suitability of lung explant tissue available in the archives of the participating pathology departments: presence of at least 3 pulmonary arterioles in each specimen. * Acquisition of informed consent. Exclusion criteria * Unsuitability of lung tissue for molecular biology investigations (due to preservation issues or deterioration of the necessary arteriolar structures). * Patients with active neoplastic diseases.

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • miRNAs espression — 18 months
    expression of miRNAs underlying the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension shared between idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
IRCCS AOU Bologna Bologna Italy
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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