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Airway InflammationISDC-IADNCT07493629

Immune Status and Disease Control of Inflammatory Airway Diseases

An observational study of Airway Inflammation and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), run by First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

The goal of this study is to learn how the body's immune system affects disease control in people with different airway inflammatory diseases.We want to understand: 1.Whether specific immune cell patterns in the blood are linked to how severe the disease is or how well it is controlled. Participants will: 1. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
How many people
200 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 Aug 2025to 1 Aug 2026
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: This study included patients diagnosed with airway inflammatory diseases who were treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University.

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥18 years (≥40 years for COPD patients).
  • Clinical diagnosis of asthma, ABPA, bronchiectasis, OSAS, or COPD according to established criteria.
  • PRISm patients (post-BD FEV1/FVC ≥70% and FEV1 <80% predicted)
  • Smoking controls: ≥10 pack-years, normal lung function, no chronic respiratory symptoms.
  • Healthy controls: normal lung function, FeNO <20 ppb, total IgE <100 IU/mL, no chronic disease, smoking <10 pack-years, no immunosuppressant use within 3 months.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with severe respiratory diseases other than those included in the study, such as pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease, or active lung cancer.
  • Patients with severe systemic diseases that may interfere with study completion, such as myocardial infarction, severe arrhythmia, hepatic insufficiency, renal insufficiency, hematological disorders, or malignancy.
  • Patients with an acute exacerbation within 4 weeks before enrollment, or systemic use of antibiotics, antifungal drugs, immunosuppressive agents, cytotoxic agents, or corticosteroids (except for long-term maintenance therapy)
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
  • Patients with poor compliance as judged by the investigators.
  • Subjects currently participating in other clinical studies.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

chao Cao, Doctor contact

+86-0574-87085233

caocdoctor@163.com

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University

    Ningbo, Zhejiang

    chao Cao, Doctor, +86-0574-87089878, caodoctor@163.com

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About this study

Official title: Association Between Immune Status and Disease Control in Patients With Inflammatory Airway Diseases

The goal of this study is to learn how the body's immune system affects disease control in people with different airway inflammatory diseases.We want to understand:

1.Whether specific immune cell patterns in the blood are linked to how severe the disease is or how well it is controlled.

Participants will:

  1. Answer questions about their health and symptoms.
  2. Give blood samples
  3. Have lung function tests and other standard check-ups.
  4. share sleep study results. We will compare people with airway diseases to healthy volunteers to see how their immune systems differ.
Read the detailed description

This prospective, single-center observational cohort study aims to comprehensively characterize the immune landscape of patients with chronic airway inflammatory diseases through the application of high-dimensional single-cell technologies.The study plans to enroll approximately 205 to 215 participants, comprising multiple disease groups and matched healthy controls.

A core methodological innovation of this study is the use of CyTOF (Cytometry by Time-Of-Flight), a mass cytometry platform capable of simultaneously analyzing up to 40-100 immune markers at the single-cell level. This approach allows for a highly detailed phenotypic and functional profiling of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), enabling the discovery of disease-associated immune cell subsets with greater resolution than conventional flow cytometry.

Participants will be stratified by disease type and severity based on clinical diagnostic criteria, functional testing (e.g., FEV1, AHI, FeNO), and established clinical scores (e.g., ACQ, CAT, GOLD, SGRQ, E-FACED). Blood samples will be processed for PBMC isolation and subjected to CyTOF analysis. Complementary assessments include cytokine profiling via ELISA, single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) for transcriptomic insights, and sputum analysis via culture and next-generation sequencing (NGS) to evaluate microbial colonization and inflammatory cell profiles.

This study will investigate the correlation between immune phenotypes and clinical control levels, disease severity, hypoxia metrics, and inflammatory mediators (e.g., IL-6, TNF-α). It also seeks to identify key immunopathological features that may differentiate subtypes within each disease (e.g., T2-high vs. T2-low asthma; Pseudomonas-positive vs. negative bronchiectasis) and evaluate transitional states such as PRISm in relation to COPD progression. Multivariate models combining immune and clinical parameters will be developed to facilitate predictive stratification and to guide future individualized immunotherapeutic strategies.

By integrating CyTOF, scRNA-seq, and clinical data, this protocol aspires to define immune biomarkers predictive of airway disease control and severity and to provide a systems-level understanding of immune dysfunction across heterogeneous respiratory disorders.

Keywords
Airway Inflammatory Diseases, Immunophenotyping, Metabolomics, Cytometry by Time-of-Flight, High-dimensional immune profiling
Medical subject headings
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Asthma, Disease, Bronchiectasis, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT07493629
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
COPD groupThe clinical diagnosis was COPD
Bronchiectasis groupThe clinical diagnosis was Bronchiectasis
OSAS groupThe clinical diagnosis was OSAS
Asthma groupThe clinical diagnosis was asthma
ABPA groupThe clinical diagnosis was ABPA
Health comparisonHealthy person without respiratory disease

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Peripheral Blood Immune Cell Subset Profiling by Mass Cytometry (CyTOF)

    Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) will be analyzed by CyTOF using a 41-marker antibody panel (includingCD4, CD8, HLA-DR, CD25, CD127, CD45RA, CD38, CD66b, IgD,etc.) The outcome will be reported as the relative frequency (%) and absolute counts of defined immune subsets, including T cell subsets (Th1, Th2, Th17, Treg, Tfh, cytotoxic T cells), B cell subsets (naive, memory, B1a, transitional), NK cells, myeloid cells, plasmablasts, monocytes, MDSCs, and granulocytes. Functional phenotypes such as activation (HLA-DR), exhaustion (PD-1), and aging (CD57) will also be quantified.

    Measured: baseline

  2. Serum Cytokine Levels by ELISA

    Plasma cytokines (e.g., IL-6, TNF-α, IL-10) will be quantified using ELISA. Data will be reported as absolute concentrations (pg/mL) and compared across disease subgroups.

    Measured: baseline

Secondary outcomes (16)
  1. Sputum Microbiome Composition by Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing (mNGS)

    Sputum samples will be analyzed by metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) to characterize bacterial, fungal, and viral communities. Data will be aggregated as relative abundance (%) of microbial taxa and diversity indices (Shannon, Simpson).

    Measured: baseline

  2. Sleep-Disordered Breathing Severity Measured by Polysomnography

    For patients with OSAS and snoring, Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), minimum SpO₂, and cumulative time with SpO₂ < 90% (CT90) will be recorded overnight. Data will be summarized as mean values and categorized into mild, moderate, or severe OSAS.

    Measured: baseline

  3. Serum Lipid testing

    Including serum total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides.

    Measured: baseline

  4. Daytime Sleepiness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Measured by Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)

    Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS): Evaluates daytime sleepiness severity; higher scores reflect greater impairment.Data will be summarized as mean total scores and categorized into severity levels (normal, mild, moderate, severe).

    Measured: baseline

  5. Asthma Control Questionnaire

    In the asthma and ABPA research groups, the Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) will be used to evaluate the control of asthma symptoms. ACQ is a validated questionnaire, with each question scoring 0-6 points. The average score will be calculated, with ≤ 0.75 indicating good control, 0.75-1.5 indicating partial control, and>1.5 indicating uncontrolled.

    Measured: baseline

  6. AQLQ (Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire) Score

    The Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire is used to evaluate the quality of life of asthma patients. The scoring range is 1 - 7 points. The higher the score, the better the quality of life.

    Measured: Baseline

  7. Borg rating

    The Borg score is used to evaluate the degree of respiratory distress in patients with bronchiectasis, measuring their perceived physical activity or intensity using numbers. Subjective fatigue and respiratory distress are quantified on a 0-10 point scale, with higher scores indicating more severe respiratory distress.

    Measured: baseline

  8. FACED Score

    FACED Score includes Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)、Age、 Chronic colonization by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA)、Extension (number of pulmonary lobes affected)、Dyspnea (mMRC score).It is used to assess the severity of bronchiectasis. The scoring range is from 0 to 10 points. Grade classification: 0 - 2 points: Mild. 3 - 5 points: Moderate. 6 - 10 points: Severe.

    Measured: baseline

  9. CAT(COPD Assessment Test) Score

    A tool used in the bronchiectasis group to assist in assessing the severity and quality of life of patients with bronchiectasis. The rating range is 0-10 points. Grade classification: 0-2 points: Mild; 3-5 points: moderate; 6-10 points: severe.

    Measured: baseline

  10. SGRQ(St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire)Score

    The SGRQ is used to evaluate the quality of life of patients with chronic respiratory diseases. It consists of three parts: symptoms, activities, and impact on daily life. The scoring range is 0 - 100 points. The higher the total score, the poorer the patient's quality of life.

    Measured: baseline

  11. mMRC(Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale)Score

    The mMRC Score is used to assess the severity of dyspnoea and is divided into grades 0 - 4. The higher the score, the more severe the dyspnoea. Grade 0: Dyspnoea occurs only during strenuous exercise. Grade 1: Dyspnoea occurs when walking fast on flat ground or climbing a gentle slope. Grade 2: Dyspnoea causes the patient to stop and rest when walking on flat ground. Grade 3: Dyspnoea causes the patient to stop and rest after walking less than 100 metres or for a few minutes on flat ground. Grade 4: The patient is unable to leave home due to dyspnoea, or dyspnoea occurs when dressing or undressing.

    Measured: baseline

  12. FEV1(Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second)

    Pulmonary function FEV1 index was evaluated in liters (L). It refers to the volume of air exhaled in the first second by the subject exhaling at the fastest rate after the maximum inspiration.

    Measured: baseline

  13. MMEF75/25(Maximal Mid-Expiratory Flow between 75% and 25% of FVC)

    MMEF75/25 is measured in liters per minute (L/min). This is the average expiratory flow rate over the course of 75% to 25% of the forced expiratory volume. It is primarily used to assess the function of the small airways.

    Measured: baseline

  14. FVC(Forced Vital Capacity)

    FVC is measured in liters (L). It is the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled by exhaling forcefully as fast as possible after the maximum inhalation. This indicator reflects the ventilatory function of the lungs. FVC is generally around 3.5 - 5 L in normal adult males and slightly lower in females. FVC can be used to assess the elasticity of the lungs, the patency of the airways, etc.

    Measured: baseline

  15. FEV1/FVC(Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second to Forced Vital Capacity Ratio)

    The unit of FEV1/FVC is %. It is mainly used to determine if there is an airflow obstruction. Normally, FEV1/FVC should be greater than 70%.

    Measured: baseline

  16. Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) Levels Measured by Standardized Analyzer

    FeNO will be measured in exhaled air and reported in parts per billion (ppb). Data will be summarized as mean values to reflect airway inflammation.

    Measured: baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Mar 2026
  2. Study start1 Aug 2025
  3. Primary completion1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Aug 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
200 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07493629
Sponsor's protocol ID
2025-156A-01
Acronym
ISDC-IAD
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
24 Aug 2025
Last updated
25 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Airway Inflammation and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), run by First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact chao Cao, Doctor (+86-0574-87085233, caocdoctor@163.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Peripheral Blood Immune Cell Subset Profiling by Mass Cytometry (CyTOF) (time frame: baseline). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Mar 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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