Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a chronic respiratory disease that results from complications related to lung injury during the treatment of infant acute respiratory distress syndrome in low-birth-weigh...
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Research studies investigating treatments and therapies for this condition.
Active Trials
Total Trials
Data from ClinicalTrials.gov Jan 30, 2026
The documentation surrounding bronchopulmonary dysplasia is limited due to its complex nature and the fact that it primarily affects a small population of premature infants. This rarity makes it challenging to conduct large-scale clinical studies. Additionally, the clinical features can vary significantly among affected individuals, complicating systematic characterization.
To navigate bronchopulmonary dysplasia, consider consulting a pediatric pulmonologist who specializes in respiratory diseases in infants and children. Engaging with a genetic counselor may also provide insights, especially if there are concerns about familial patterns or genetic predispositions. Although there are currently no identified patient organizations, you can find resources through the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center at https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov. Participating in clinical trials may also offer access to emerging therapies.
There are several orphan drugs in development for bronchopulmonary dysplasia, including allogeneic umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapies and recombinant human surfactant protein-D. Currently, there are 79 active clinical trials investigating various treatment options and interventions for BPD. For more information on these trials, you can visit the ClinicalTrials.gov search page at https://clinicaltrials.gov/search?cond=bronchopulmonary%20dysplasia.
Actionable guidance for navigating care for bronchopulmonary dysplasia
To navigate bronchopulmonary dysplasia, consider consulting a pediatric pulmonologist who specializes in respiratory diseases in infants and children. Engaging with a genetic counselor may also provide insights, especially if there are concerns about familial patterns or genetic predispositions. Although there are currently no identified patient organizations, you can find resources through the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center at https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov. Participating in clinical trials may also offer access to emerging therapies.
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Research studies investigating treatments and therapies for this condition.
Active Trials
Total Trials
Data from ClinicalTrials.gov Jan 30, 2026
Consider asking your healthcare providers these condition-specific questions
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
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Organizations with approved therapies for this disease
No approved therapies yet
Research is ongoing — 18 companies have orphan drug designations for this disease
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