Learn about Research & Clinical Trials

Role of Genetics in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Study Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate inherited genetic factors that play a role in the development of familial pulmonary fibrosis and to identify a group of genes that predispose individuals to develop pulmonary fibrosis. Finding the genes that cause pulmonary fibrosis is the first step at developing better methods for early diagnosis and improved treatment for pulmonary fibrosis. The overall hypothesis is that inherited genetic factors predispose individuals to develop pulmonary fibrosis.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Healthy volunteers are participants who do not have a disease or condition, or related conditions or symptoms

No
Study Type

An interventional clinical study is where participants are assigned to receive one or more interventions (or no intervention) so that researchers can evaluate the effects of the interventions on biomedical or health-related outcomes.


An observational clinical study is where participants identified as belonging to study groups are assessed for biomedical or health outcomes.


Searching Both is inclusive of interventional and observational studies.

Observational
Eligible Ages N/A and Over
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - Two or more family members with a clinical diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) or Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia (IIP) - Additional family members may be eligible to participate if two family members are suspected of or diagnosed as having Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) or Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia (IIP)

    Exclusion Criteria:

    - Individuals whose pulmonary fibrosis is due to a known cause rather than idiopathic.
- Individuals whose pulmonary fibrosis is due to a broader genetic syndrome

Trial Details

Trial ID:

This trial id was obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, providing information on publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants with locations in all 50 States and in 196 countries.

NCT01088217
Phase

Phase 1: Studies that emphasize safety and how the drug is metabolized and excreted in humans.

Phase 2: Studies that gather preliminary data on effectiveness (whether the drug works in people who have a certain disease or condition) and additional safety data.

Phase 3: Studies that gather more information about safety and effectiveness by studying different populations and different dosages and by using the drug in combination with other drugs.

Phase 4: Studies occurring after FDA has approved a drug for marketing, efficacy, or optimal use.

Lead Sponsor

The sponsor is the organization or person who oversees the clinical study and is responsible for analyzing the study data.

National Jewish Health
Principal Investigator

The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study.

David A. Schwartz, MD
Principal Investigator Affiliation University of Colorado Denver; National Jewish Health
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries Iceland, United States
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia, Familial Interstitial Pneumonia
Study Website: View Trial Website
Additional Details

Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis (FPF) is a sub-category of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs). IIPs are progressive lung conditions, with limited treatment options and unknown etiology. Though the IIPs have been associated with both genetic risk factors and environmental exposures, the molecular mechanism underlying disease progression remain poorly understood. This investigation seeks to identify a group of genetic loci that play a role in the development of familial interstitial pneumonia (FIP) or FPF, where 2 or more cases of IIP are seen within a family.

Contact a Trial Team

If you are interested in learning more about this trial, find the trial site nearest to your location and contact the site coordinator via email or phone. We also strongly recommend that you consult with your healthcare provider about the trials that may interest you and refer to our terms of service below.

University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado

Status

Recruiting

Address

University of Colorado Denver

Aurora, Colorado, 80045

Site Contact

Julie Powers, MHS

julia.powers@ucdenver.edu

303-724-6539

Denver, Colorado

Status

Recruiting

Address

National Jewish Health and University of Colorado Denver

Denver, Colorado, 80206

Site Contact

Janet Talbert, MS, CGC

talbertj@njhealth.org

800-423-8891 #1022

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Status

Recruiting

Address

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232

Site Contact

Cheryl Markin, MT

cheryl.markin@vanderbilt.edu

888-898-1550

International Sites

Landspitali University Hospital, Reykjavik, Iceland

Status

Recruiting

Address

Landspitali University Hospital

Reykjavik, ,