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An interstitial lung disease with a poor prognosis, that is characterized by the progressive formation of scar tissue within the lungs in the absence of any known cause.
Features include very common findings: Abnormal lung tissue (abnormal pulmonary interstitial morphology); and common findings: Acrocyanosis, Gastroesophageal reflux, Bronchiectasis, and Lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) and others. 20 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Lungs and breathing | 7 | Abnormal lung tissue (abnormal pulmonary interstitial morphology), Bronchiectasis, Lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has been reported in the published literature.
2 FDA-approved treatments are available for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, including PIRFENIDONE (ESBRIET, approved 2017) and NERANDOMILAST (JASCAYD, approved 2025). An additional 91 compounds hold orphan drug designation.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Mechanism | Approved | Market Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phenotype severity distribution: 1 very common feature, 16 common features.
Estimated prevalence: 1-5 in 10,000 (Uncommon).
152 clinical trials registered, 73 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, drug therapy, biologic therapy, and medical devices. Pipeline includes 14 PHASE3, 40 PHASE2, 22 PHASE1. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT07174102](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07174102) |
Data assembled from 6 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Brain and nerves | 2 | Fatigue, Exercise intolerance |
Digestive system | 1 | Gastroesophageal reflux |
Arms and legs | 1 | Clubbing of fingers |
JASCAYD |
NERANDOMILAST |
— |
2025 |
Available |
ESBRIET | PIRFENIDONE | — | 2017 | Available |
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Sponsor | Designated | Exclusivity End | Designation Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
isoquinoline derivative containing diesters that inhibits BCL-xL | isoquinoline derivative containing diesters that inhibits BCL-xL | Nanjing Reju Therapeutics Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — | Designated |
humanised monoclonal antibody-drug conjugate delivering an mTOR inhibitor payload | humanised monoclonal antibody-drug conjugate delivering an mTOR inhibitor payload | Bionevix Ltd | 2025 | — | Designated |
zampilimab | zampilimab | Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. | 2025 | — | Designated |
kynurenic acid | kynurenic acid | BirchBioMed Inc. | 2025 | — | Designated |
a humanized anti-S100A4 monoclonal antibody of immunoglobulin G4 isotype | a humanized anti-S100A4 monoclonal antibody of immunoglobulin G4 isotype | Calluna Pharma AS | 2025 | — | Designated |
roflumilast | roflumilast | Transpire Bio Inc | 2025 | — | Designated |
taladegib | taladegib | Endeavor Biomedicines | 2025 | — | Designated |
orvepitant | orvepitant | NeRRe Therapeutics Ltd | 2025 | — | Designated |
selective CXCR7 agonist | selective CXCR7 agonist | iLeadBMS Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — | Designated |
an autologous cell product derived from the human airway basal cells without any gene modification | an autologous cell product derived from the human airway basal cells without any gene modification | Regend Therapeutics Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — | Designated |
artesunate | artesunate | Artasome Therapeutics, LLC | 2024 | — | Designated |
fluoro methyl gallocatechin gallate | fluoro methyl gallocatechin gallate | Avanti Biosciences, Inc. | 2024 | — | Designated |
Humanized immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody directed against WNT1-inducible signaling pathway protein-1 | Humanized immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody directed against WNT1-inducible signaling pathway protein-1 | Mediar Therapeutics, Inc. | 2024 | — | Designated |
Zinc (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate and (3S,9aS)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-ylmethyl)-octahydro-1H-pyrido[1,2-a]piperazine-1,4-dione | Zinc (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate and (3S,9aS)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-ylmethyl)-octahydro-1H-pyrido[1,2-a]piperazine-1,4-dione | NovMetaPharma Co., Ltd. | 2024 | — | Designated |
lixudebart | lixudebart | Alentis Therapeutics AG | 2024 | — | Designated |
2-(Piperazin-1-yl)ethyl 3-fluoro-5-(2-(3-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)-4-(quinolin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)benzoate | 2-(Piperazin-1-yl)ethyl 3-fluoro-5-(2-(3-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)-4-(quinolin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)benzoate | AgomAb Spain, S.L. | 2024 | — | Designated |
immunomodulatory inhibitor of high mobility group box 1 | immunomodulatory inhibitor of high mobility group box 1 | Spark Biopharma, Inc. | 2024 | — | Designated |
Pyridine derivative containing pyridazine that inhibits lysophospholipase | Pyridine derivative containing pyridazine that inhibits lysophospholipase | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2023 | — | Designated |
zelasudil | zelasudil | Redx Pharma Plc | 2023 | — | Designated |
Human Umbilical Cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injection | Human Umbilical Cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injection | Wuhan Optics Valley Vcanbiopharma Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — | Designated |
(R)-1-[4'-(5-chloro-3-{[(1-phenylethoxy)carbonyl] amino}thiophen-2-yl)-2'-methoxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid | (R)-1-[4'-(5-chloro-3-{[(1-phenylethoxy)carbonyl] amino}thiophen-2-yl)-2'-methoxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid | HiLung, Inc. | 2023 | — | Designated |
a humanized, immunoglobulin G subtype 4 anti-Amphiregulin monoclonal antibody | a humanized, immunoglobulin G subtype 4 anti-Amphiregulin monoclonal antibody | Pulmongene (Hong Kong) Co., Limited | 2023 | — | Designated |
5¿-(4-fluorophenyl)-3¿-isopropyl-N-(4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl) phenyl)-1H,3¿H-[2,4¿-biimidazole]-4-carboxamide acetate | 5¿-(4-fluorophenyl)-3¿-isopropyl-N-(4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl) phenyl)-1H,3¿H-[2,4¿-biimidazole]-4-carboxamide acetate | InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited | 2023 | — | Designated |
Ivaltinostat | Ivaltinostat | Machaon Biotherapeutics, Inc. | 2023 | — | Designated |
(H-L-Arginyl-L-Valyl-L-Isoleucyl-L-Arginyl-L-Alanyl-L-Cysteinyl-L-Leucyl-Glycyl-L-Valyl-Glycyl-L-Leucyl-L-Leucyl-Glycyl-L-Asparaginyl-L-Leucyl-D-Alanyl-Glycyl-L-Lysyl-amino-PEG12-propionic acid)2 (Disulfide bond at Cys) | (H-L-Arginyl-L-Valyl-L-Isoleucyl-L-Arginyl-L-Alanyl-L-Cysteinyl-L-Leucyl-Glycyl-L-Valyl-Glycyl-L-Leucyl-L-Leucyl-Glycyl-L-Asparaginyl-L-Leucyl-D-Alanyl-Glycyl-L-Lysyl-amino-PEG12-propionic acid)2 (Disulfide bond at Cys) | CohBar, Inc. | 2022 | — | Designated |
ifenprodil | ifenprodil | Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2022 | — | Designated |
garadacimab | garadacimab | CSL Behring | 2022 | — | Designated |
Ex-vivo conditioned medium from cultured adult human mesenchymal stem cells | Ex-vivo conditioned medium from cultured adult human mesenchymal stem cells | Summa Bio-Solutions Inc. | 2022 | — | Designated |
4'-chloro-2'-cyano-N-(trans-4-hydroxy-4-methylcyclohexyl)-biphenyl-4-sulfonamide | 4'-chloro-2'-cyano-N-(trans-4-hydroxy-4-methylcyclohexyl)-biphenyl-4-sulfonamide | Modern Biosciences Ltd | 2022 | — | Designated |
Selective Colony Stimulating Factor-1 Receptor kinase inhibitor | Selective Colony Stimulating Factor-1 Receptor kinase inhibitor | Elixiron Immunotherapeutics Inc. | 2022 | — | Designated |
((S)-3-(1-Cyclopentyl-5-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamido)-5-(3,3-difluoropiperidin-1-yl)pentanoic acid hydrochloride) | ((S)-3-(1-Cyclopentyl-5-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamido)-5-(3,3-difluoropiperidin-1-yl)pentanoic acid hydrochloride) | APIE Therapeutics | 2022 | — | Designated |
glucagon-like peptide-1/glucagon/gastric inhibitory polypeptide triple agonist linked to human IgG4 Fc fragment | glucagon-like peptide-1/glucagon/gastric inhibitory polypeptide triple agonist linked to human IgG4 Fc fragment | Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | 2021 | — | Designated |
axatilimab | axatilimab | Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2021 | — | Designated |
lithium carbonate | lithium carbonate | Lispiro LLC | 2021 | — | Designated |
Sodium-3-((2,6-dichloro-7-fluoro-1-(1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-3-yl)thio)-2-fluorobenzoate | Sodium-3-((2,6-dichloro-7-fluoro-1-(1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-indol-3-yl)thio)-2-fluorobenzoate | Blade Therapeutics, Inc. | 2021 | — | Designated |
Fc-fusion protein comprised of an anti-CXCR4 i-body tethered at its C-terminus to constant domains 2 and 3 of the Fc region of a mutated human IgG1 | Fc-fusion protein comprised of an anti-CXCR4 i-body tethered at its C-terminus to constant domains 2 and 3 of the Fc region of a mutated human IgG1 | AdAlta Limited | 2021 | — | Designated |
N-(N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl) carbamimidoyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboximidamide acetate (Or N1-(4-trifluoromethoxy)phenyl-N5-pyrrolidine biguanide acetate) | N-(N-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl) carbamimidoyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboximidamide acetate (Or N1-(4-trifluoromethoxy)phenyl-N5-pyrrolidine biguanide acetate) | ImmunoMet Therapeutics Inc. | 2021 | — | Designated |
Treprostinil | Treprostinil | United Therapeutics Corporation | 2020 | — | Designated |
Bis-(3-deoxy-3-(4-(3-fluorophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)-B-D-galactopyranosyl) sulfane | Bis-(3-deoxy-3-(4-(3-fluorophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)-B-D-galactopyranosyl) sulfane | Galecto Biotech AB | 2020 | — | Withdrawn |
Benzeneacetamide, 2-[2-[2-[[2-methoxy-4-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl]amino]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-4-pyrimidinyl]ethyl]- | Benzeneacetamide, 2-[2-[2-[[2-methoxy-4-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl]amino]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-4-pyrimidinyl]ethyl]- | Amplia Therapeutics | 2020 | — | Designated |
4-fluoro-5-((6-methylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-b] pyrrol-5(1H)-yl) sulfonyl) isoquinoline | 4-fluoro-5-((6-methylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-b] pyrrol-5(1H)-yl) sulfonyl) isoquinoline | The National Institutes of Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd | 2020 | — | Designated |
drug component, inhaled nitric oxide, of the inhaled nitric oxice/INOpulse® Device combination product | drug component, inhaled nitric oxide, of the inhaled nitric oxice/INOpulse® Device combination product | Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited | 2019 | — | Designated |
(2R,3S)-2-(3-(4,5-dichloro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)propyl)piperidin-3-ol Hydrogen Chloride | (2R,3S)-2-(3-(4,5-dichloro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)propyl)piperidin-3-ol Hydrogen Chloride | Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — | Designated |
N-(4-amino-3,4-dioxo-1-phenylbutan-2-yl)-4-(2-fluorophenyl)-2-methyloxazole-5-carboxamide | N-(4-amino-3,4-dioxo-1-phenylbutan-2-yl)-4-(2-fluorophenyl)-2-methyloxazole-5-carboxamide | Blade Therapeutics, Inc. | 2019 | — | Designated |
(R)-N-(1-(1-(1H-indazol-5-yl)-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-1,3,8-triazaspiro[4,5]decan-8-yl)-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-2-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide | (R)-N-(1-(1-(1H-indazol-5-yl)-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-1,3,8-triazaspiro[4,5]decan-8-yl)-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-2-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide | X-Rx, Inc. | 2019 | — | Withdrawn |
(6-(4-((4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)(3,3-difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methanone | (6-(4-((4-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)(3,3-difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methanone | Beijing Tide Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd | 2019 | — | Designated |
cromolyn solution | cromolyn solution | Respivant Sciences, Inc. | 2019 | — | Designated |
saracatinib | saracatinib | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP | 2019 | — | Designated |
5-(4-((2S,5S)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2-methylmorpholino)piperidin-1-yl)-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-amine | 5-(4-((2S,5S)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2-methylmorpholino)piperidin-1-yl)-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-amine | Molecure S.A. (previously OncoArendi S.A.) | 2019 | — | Designated |
Autotaxin inhibitor | Autotaxin inhibitor | Bridge Biotherapeutics, Inc | 2019 | — | Designated |
small interfering RNA agent that targets human transforming growth factor-Eszett1 messenger RNA | small interfering RNA agent that targets human transforming growth factor-Eszett1 messenger RNA | Toray Industries, Inc. | 2018 | — | Withdrawn |
(1S,3S)-3-((2-methyl-6-(1-methyl-5-(((methyl(propyl)carbamoyl)oxy)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)pyridin-3-yl)oxy)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid | (1S,3S)-3-((2-methyl-6-(1-methyl-5-(((methyl(propyl)carbamoyl)oxy)methyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)pyridin-3-yl)oxy)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 2018 | — | Designated |
15(S)-hydroxy-(5Z,8Z,11Z,13E,17Z)-eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester | 15(S)-hydroxy-(5Z,8Z,11Z,13E,17Z)-eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester | Afimmune | 2018 | — | Designated |
5-(3,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzylamino)-3-(4-morpholin-4-yl-phenylamino)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid amide | 5-(3,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzylamino)-3-(4-morpholin-4-yl-phenylamino)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid amide | Metagone Biotech Inc. | 2018 | — | Designated |
small molecule inhibitor of integrins avb6 and avb1 | small molecule inhibitor of integrins avb6 and avb1 | Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. | 2018 | — | Designated |
soidum (5-(3-cyanopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-5-yl)-2-methoxypyridin-3-yl)((2,4-difluorophenyl)sulfonyl)amide | soidum (5-(3-cyanopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-5-yl)-2-methoxypyridin-3-yl)((2,4-difluorophenyl)sulfonyl)amide | Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd | 2018 | — | Designated |
small molecule selective inhibitor of c-Jun N-terminal kinase | small molecule selective inhibitor of c-Jun N-terminal kinase | Celgene Corporation | 2018 | — | Withdrawn |
N-(2-chloro-6-propoxypyridin-4-yl)-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-(4-isopropyl-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-6-yl)hydrazinecarboxamide | N-(2-chloro-6-propoxypyridin-4-yl)-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-(4-isopropyl-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-6-yl)hydrazinecarboxamide | Arroyo Biosciences, LLC | 2018 | — | Designated |
6-(4-(4-(2,3-Dicholorophenyl) piperazin-1-yl) butoxy)-2H-benzo [b] [1,4] oxazin-3(4H)-one hydrochloride | 6-(4-(4-(2,3-Dicholorophenyl) piperazin-1-yl) butoxy)-2H-benzo [b] [1,4] oxazin-3(4H)-one hydrochloride | Reviva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2018 | — | Designated |
plasminogen (Human) | plasminogen (Human) | Kedrion Biopharma Inc. | 2017 | — | Designated |
yinfenidone | yinfenidone | Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd | 2017 | — | Designated |
2-((2-ethyl-6-(4-(2-(3-hydroxyazetidin-1-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-piperazin-1-yl)-8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)-(methyl)amino)-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-thiazole-5-carbonitrile | 2-((2-ethyl-6-(4-(2-(3-hydroxyazetidin-1-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-piperazin-1-yl)-8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)-(methyl)amino)-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-thiazole-5-carbonitrile | Galapagos NV | 2017 | — | Withdrawn |
small molecule inhibitor of the Wnt pathway | small molecule inhibitor of the Wnt pathway | Biosplice Therapeutics, Inc. | 2017 | — | Withdrawn |
3-[4-(lH-imidazol-l-ylmethyl)phenyl]-5-(2-methylpropyl) thiophene-2-[(N-butyloxylcarbamate)-sulphonamide] sodium salt | 3-[4-(lH-imidazol-l-ylmethyl)phenyl]-5-(2-methylpropyl) thiophene-2-[(N-butyloxylcarbamate)-sulphonamide] sodium salt | Vicore Pharma AB | 2017 | — | Designated |
human single domain antibody-like protein inhibitor of the chemokine receptor type 4 | human single domain antibody-like protein inhibitor of the chemokine receptor type 4 | AdAlta Limited | 2017 | — | Withdrawn |
carbon monoxide | carbon monoxide | Proterris, Inc. | 2016 | — | Designated |
monoclonal antibody targeting eotaxin-2 | monoclonal antibody targeting eotaxin-2 | ChemomAb, Ltd. | 2015 | — | Designated |
tetra-substituted porphyrin derivative containing manganese (III) | tetra-substituted porphyrin derivative containing manganese (III) | Aeolus Pharmaceuticals | 2015 | — | Designated |
lebrikizumab | lebrikizumab | Eli Lilly and Company | 2015 | — | Designated |
3-pentylbenzenacetic acid sodium salt | 3-pentylbenzenacetic acid sodium salt | Liminal BioSciences Limited | 2015 | — | Withdrawn |
tipelukast | tipelukast | MediciNova, Inc. | 2014 | — | Designated |
tralokinumab | tralokinumab | MedImmune Ltd. | 2012 | — | Withdrawn |
pamrevlumab | pamrevlumab | FibroGen, Inc. | 2012 | — | Withdrawn |
recombinant human Pentraxin-2; recombinant human Serum Amyloid P | recombinant human Pentraxin-2; recombinant human Serum Amyloid P | Genentech, Inc. | 2012 | — | Withdrawn |
4-[[9-(3S)-tetrahydro-3-furanyl]-8-[(2,4,6-trifluorophenyl)amino]-9H-purin-2-yl]amino]-trans-cyclohexanol | 4-[[9-(3S)-tetrahydro-3-furanyl]-8-[(2,4,6-trifluorophenyl)amino]-9H-purin-2-yl]amino]-trans-cyclohexanol | Celgene Corporation | 2011 | — | Withdrawn |
bispecific antibody targeting interleukin 4 (IL-4) and interleukin 13 (IL-13) | bispecific antibody targeting interleukin 4 (IL-4) and interleukin 13 (IL-13) | Sanofi US Services, Inc., A SANOFI COMPANY | 2011 | — | Withdrawn |
OFEV | nintedanib | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2011 | 2021 | Designated (drug approved for other indication) |
Recombinant humanized anti-LOXL2 monoclonal antibody | Recombinant humanized anti-LOXL2 monoclonal antibody | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 2011 | — | Withdrawn |
(R)-1-phenylethyl-5-(4-biphenyl-4-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid)-3-methylisoxazole-4-yl carbamate sodium salt | (R)-1-phenylethyl-5-(4-biphenyl-4-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid)-3-methylisoxazole-4-yl carbamate sodium salt | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 2011 | — | Designated |
Sar9, Met(O2)11-Substance P | Sar9, Met(O2)11-Substance P | New Amsterdam Sciences | 2011 | — | Designated |
2-(2-chlorophenyl)-4-[3-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-5-methyl-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-C]pyridine-3,6(2H,5H)-dione | 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-4-[3-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-5-methyl-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-C]pyridine-3,6(2H,5H)-dione | Calliditas Therapeutics Suisse SA | 2010 | — | Designated |
humanized monoclonal antibody against human integrin alphaVbeta6 | humanized monoclonal antibody against human integrin alphaVbeta6 | Biogen Idec, Inc. | 2010 | — | Designated |
Cintredekin Besudotox | Cintredekin Besudotox | Insys Development Company, Inc. | 2010 | — | Designated |
ambrisentan | ambrisentan | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 2009 | — | Withdrawn |
purified bovine type collagen | purified bovine type collagen | Magnolia Therapeutics LLC | 2009 | — | Designated |
macitentan | macitentan | Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 2009 | — | Withdrawn |
bosentan | bosentan | Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 2008 | — | Withdrawn |
ammonium tetrathiomolybdate | ammonium tetrathiomolybdate | Pipex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2008 | — | Designated |
carlumab | carlumab | Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 2007 | — | Withdrawn |
human anti-transforming growth factor-B1,2,3 | human anti-transforming growth factor-B1,2,3 | Genzyme Corporation | 2004 | — | Withdrawn |
interferon gamma-1b | interferon gamma-1b | InterMune, Inc. | 2002 | — | Withdrawn |
Gene therapy approaches for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis have been reported in the published literature.
152 trials found
Radiologic Features of Rheumatoid Arthritis Interstitial Lung Disease at Chest High Resolution Computed Tomography |
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Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza |
RECRUITING |
[NCT07082842](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07082842) | Confirmatory Clinical Study of HEC585 Tablets in Patients With IPF | PHASE3 | Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. | RECRUITING |
[NCT07312305](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07312305) | Small Airways Disease Functional Assessment in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (SWIFT-IPF) | — | University of Milan | RECRUITING |
[NCT01776398](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01776398) | Collection of Airway, Blood and/or Urine Specimens From Subjects for Research Studies | — | Weill Medical College of Cornell University | RECRUITING |
[NCT05042219](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05042219) | Effects of Pulmonary Diseases and Their Treatment on Cardiac Function | — | Ayham Daher | RECRUITING |
354 publications have been identified in PubMed for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Kisho has analyzed 265 by research type. Research spans Basic Science / Preclinical (35%), Review / Meta-Analysis (26%), and Diagnostic / Biomarker (11%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Laboratory research | 92 | 35% |
Research summaries | 69 | 26% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 30 | 11% |
Disease patterns and progression | 26 | 10% |
New treatment approaches | 25 | 9% |
Other research | 15 | 6% |
Clinical study results | 7 | 3% |
Patient case studies | 1 | 0% |
Dong J (2026). [PMID: 41797045](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41797045/). *Redox Biol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Zang N (2026). [PMID: 41755466](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41755466/). *Rev Med Virol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Xing J (2026). [PMID: 41850287](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41850287/). *Cell*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Bajwa R (2026). [PMID: 41417118](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41417118/). *Eur Radiol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Lee JH (2026). [PMID: 42085203](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42085203/). *Am J Respir Crit Care Med*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Li Y (2026). [PMID: 41389724](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41389724/). *J Nutr Health Aging*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Molyneaux PL (2026). [PMID: 41569557](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41569557/). *JAMA*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Wen B (2026). [PMID: 42254000](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42254000/). *Front Immunol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Gong JN (2026). [PMID: 41759424](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41759424/). *Phytomedicine*. [Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics]
Huang KL (2026). [PMID: 41827913](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41827913/). *Cells*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
AI-curated news mentioning idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Updated Sep 8, 2026
Insilico Medicine's rentosertib shows promise in a clinical trial for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, making patients appear biologically 3-4 years younger. While the findings are intriguing, they do not yet support its use as an anti-aging treatment.
A recent multiomic analysis has identified specific T cell subsets and their mechanisms of interaction with epithelial cells in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. This research could provide insights into potential therapeutic targets for this complex disease.
A randomized dose escalation study on inhaled LTI-03 for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has been published, providing insights into its potential efficacy. This research contributes to the understanding of treatment options for this challenging condition.
A recent study highlights the role of telomere dysfunction and mucociliary impairment in increasing susceptibility to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. This research, based on whole-exome sequencing from a Sardinian cohort, provides new insights into the underlying mechanisms of the disease.
Jascayd has received a UK license for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF), providing a new therapeutic option for affected adults. This approval marks a significant advancement in addressing these challenging lung diseases.