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While Probable and Definite CLAD have been associated with graft loss, the significance of earlier stages remains unclear. This study aimed to validate the 2019 ISHLT CLAD classification system under simulated prospective conditions and to define their prognostic and clinical relevance.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      In 482 lung allograft recipients with measurable baseline FEV\n                      <jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub>\n                      , CLAD states were assigned longitudinally for 10\u2009312 pulmonary function tests according to ISHLT 2019 criteria. Each CLAD state was modelled as a time-dependent covariate to assess mortality risk in multivariable Cox regression analysis. Transitions between CLAD stages were evaluated by Kaplan\u2013Meier and Cox regression models.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Possible CLAD was the earliest stage independently associated with increased mortality (HR 2.8, 95% CI 1.7\u20134.5), similar to Probable and Definite CLAD (HR 3.5 (1.8\u20137.6) and 3.5 (2.4\u20135.2), respectively). Most lung allograft recipients with Possible CLAD progressed to Probable\/Definite CLAD, confirming its clinical importance. In contrast, Potential CLAD frequently resolved and was not associated with increased mortality, identifying it as an early but reversible warning signal.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Potential CLAD shows uncertain prognostic significance, underscoring the need for biomarkers to identify patients at risk of progression. 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