Nasal Nitric Oxide Testing For Diagnosing Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to assess the use of nasal nitric oxide (nasal NO) testing for diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 6 years of age

  • Must have two of the following clinical history points:

    • Neonatal respiratory distress

    • Chronic nasal congestion/runny nose

    • Chronic cough

    • Situs/laterality defects

  • Ability to provide informed consent and assent for minors when applicable

 

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Recent history of sinus surgery or bloody nose in the past week

  • Age < 6 years of age

  • Inability to tolerate probe in nose

  • Sinusitis or other respiratory exacerbation currently being treated with antibiotics

  • Admitted to hospital for respiratory exacerbation (inpatient status)

  • Inability to understand the requirements of the study or be unwilling to provide written informed consent (as evidenced by signature on an informed consent document approved by the IRB)

  • Inability of parent/guardian to understand the requirements of the study, when applicable

  • Any other reason for which the study investigators feel the patient is not a good candidate to complete the testing

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 10/21/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Margaret Johnson, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Alejandra Yu Lee Mateus

9049536320

yuleemateus.alejandra@mayo.edu

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