Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a condition where lungs become scarred making breathing difficult.
People with a serious lung condition are being asked to take part in a £2m research project aimed at reducing scarring of the lungs.
A team will investigate whether lansoprazole - a commonly prescribed medication for indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux - could help. The trial, funded by the National Institute of Health Research and sponsored by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, will investigate the impact of taking lansoprazoleHalf of the patients will be given the drug, while the other half will be given a placebo - or dummy tablet - twice a day for 12 months.
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