Genetic Polymorphisms in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
The purposes of this study are: * to determine if there are specific genetic traits that might explain why patients have developed pulmonary fibrosis; * to determine if specific genetic traits account for differing patterns of inflammation and scar tissue that has formed in the patient's lungs.
| Condition(s) | Pulmonary Fibrosis |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | The purposes of this study are: * to determine if there are specific genetic traits that might explain why patients have developed pulmonary fibrosis; * to determine if specific genetic traits account for differing patterns of inflammation and scar tissue that has formed in the patient's lungs. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis confirmed by physical examination, pulmonary function testing, chest X-ray, and computed tomography (CT) scans. * Adult patients who are seeking treatment at the Dorothy P. and Richard P. Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Disease. Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age * Non-fibrotic ILD |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | University of Pittsburgh |
| Locations | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Start date | 2003-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT00258570 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00258570 |