Collection of Airway, Blood and/or Urine Specimens From Subjects for Research Studies (NCT01776398)
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (15 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (12 items).
Location: Weill Cornell Medical College and Weill Cornell Medical Center, Department of Genetic Medicine โ New York, New York
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria: Group 1.1 - HEALTHY VOLUNTEER RESEARCH SUBJECTS
- Individuals not deemed in good overall health by the investigator during screening visits and/or prior to the bronchoscopy will not be accepted into the study.
- Individuals with history of chronic lung disease, including asthma or with recurrent or recent (within three months) acute pulmonary disease will not be accepted into the study.
- Individuals with allergies to atropine or any local anesthetic will not be accepted into the study.
- Individuals with allergies to pilocarpine, isoproterenol, terbutaline, atropine or aminophylline will not be accepted into the study.
- Females who are pregnant or nursing will not be accepted into the study Group 1.2 - VOLUNTEER RESEARCH SUBJECTS WITH LUNG DISEASE
- Any history of allergies to xylocaine, lidocaine, versed, valium, atropine, pilocarpine, isoproterenol, terbutaline, aminophylline, or any local anesthetic will not be included in the study
- Individuals deemed unable to complete the bronchoscopy due to health concerns by the investigator.
- Females who are pregnant or nursing Additional Exclusion criteria for CF subjects:
- Experienced a recent (โค 8 weeks) pulmonary exacerbation of their disease Group 2 - WCMC/NYPH CLINICAL PATIENTS
- Patient refuses consent Group 3 - PCNY CLINICAL PATIENTS
- Patient refuses consent
๐ Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Weill Cornell Medical College and Weill Cornell Medical Center, Department of Genetic Medicine โ New York, New York
๐ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.