RecruitingNCT01776398

Collection of Airway, Blood and/or Urine Specimens From Subjects for Research Studies


Sponsor

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Enrollment

2,000 participants

Start Date

Aug 29, 2012

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to obtain biologic materials from the blood, airways and/or urine of normal individuals and individuals with lung disease. The normal are used to establish a set of normal ranges for various parameters. These provide control information when compared to individuals with various pulmonary diseases, and will help in understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of various lung diseases. The underlying hypothesis is that the pathologic morphological changes in the airway epithelium must be preceded by changes in the gene expression pattern of the airway epithelium and potentially in macrophages.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study collects airway, blood, and urine samples from both healthy people and those with lung diseases to help researchers study how lung conditions develop and find new treatments. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older, male or female, of any background or smoking status - You are either a healthy volunteer, or you have a diagnosed or suspected lung disease - For those with cystic fibrosis (CF): you must have a specific gene mutation and mild-to-moderate lung function **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Healthy volunteers: you have chronic lung disease, had a recent lung infection in the past 3 months, or are pregnant or nursing - Lung disease volunteers: you are allergic to common medications used during the procedure (such as lidocaine or atropine), or you cannot safely undergo a bronchoscopy (a camera procedure to look inside the airways) - For CF patients: you had a lung flare-up within the past 8 weeks Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(1)

Weill Cornell Medical College and Weill Cornell Medical Center, Department of Genetic Medicine

New York, New York, United States

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