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Clinical Outcomes and Molecular Phenotypes in Smokers With Parenchymal Lung Disease

Study Purpose

Despite the implementation of modern public health interventions, 1 in 5 adults in the United States are either current or former smokers and remain at risk for the development of chronic lung diseases. It is unknown how or why any one individual smoker can develop a wide range of lung diseases including chronic obstructive lung disease and/or pulmonary fibrosis. The purpose of this protocol is to collect clinical data, blood, urine, and bronchoalveolar samples from smokers and non-smokers in an attempt to establish phenotypic clinical profiles that correspond to divergent pathways in the expression of such proteins as the transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF- <=1). The information generated from this study will provide insight into the pathogenesis of smoking-related lung injury and potentially allow for the development of early therapeutic interventions.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Yes
Study Type

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Observational
Eligible Ages 40 Years - 80 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

  • - INCLUSION CRITERIA For subjects with lung diseases: - Men and women age 40-80 years - Smokers with greater than or equal to 10 pack-year history of ever-smoking EXCLUSION CRITERIA For subjects with lung diseases: Subjects will be excluded from the study if they meet one or more of the following criteria: - Subjects who are under the age of 40 or over 80 years old - Women who are pregnant or lactating - Have known allergies to lidocaine or medications used for moderate sedation - Active coronary artery disease - Cerebral-vascular accident within the past 12 months - Active anticoagulation - Active infections - Cancer, or a history of cancer within the previous 5 years of screening (other than adequately treated cutaneous basal cell, squamous cell carcinoma, excised melanoma, or carcinoma in situ of the uterine cervix with no evidence of recurrence).
  • - Poorly controlled chronic diseases - Unable to provide consent - Impaired renal function (including dialysis) - Contraindications to MRI scan including: - electrical implants such as cardiac pacemakers or perfusion pumps - ferromagnetic implants such as aneurysm clips, surgical clips, prostheses, artificial hearts, valves with steel parts, metal fragments, shrapnel, tattoos near the eye, or steel implants - ferromagnetic objects such as jewelry or metal clips in clothing - pre-existing medical conditions, including a likelihood of developing seizures or anxiety disorders such as claustrophobia, panic attacks or any psychiatric disorder INCLUSION CRITERIA For Non-Smoking Controls - Men and women age 40-80 years - No prior history of smoking (this is a non-smoking cohort) EXCLUSION CRITERIA For Non-Smoking Controls - Subjects who are under the age of 40 or over 80 years old - Women who are pregnant or lactating - Have known allergies to lidocaine or medications used for moderate sedation - Active coronary artery disease - Cerebral-vascular accident within the past 12 months - Active anticoagulation - Active infections - Cancer, or a history of cancer within the previous 5 years of screening (other than adequately treated cutaneous basal cell, squamous cell carcinoma, excised melanoma, or carcinoma in situ of the uterine cervix with no evidence of recurrence).
  • - Poorly controlled chronic diseases - Unable to provide consent - Impaired renal function (including dialysis) - Contraindications to MRI scan including: - electrical implants such as cardiac pacemakers or perfusion pumps - ferromagnetic implants such as aneurysm clips, surgical clips, prostheses, artificial hearts, valves with steel parts, metal fragments, shrapnel, tattoos near the eye, or steel implants - ferromagnetic objects such as jewelry or metal clips in clothing - pre-existing medical conditions, including a likelihood of developing seizures or anxiety disorders such as claustrophobia, panic attacks or any psychiatric disorder INCLUSION CRITERIA For Smoking Controls - Men and women age 40-80 years - Subjects who have a prior smoking history EXCLUSION CRITERIA For Smoking Controls - Subjects who are under the age of 40 or over 80 years old - Women who are pregnant or lactating - Have known allergies to lidocaine or medications used for moderate sedation - Active coronary artery disease - Cerebral-vascular accident within the past 12 months - Active anticoagulation - Active infections - Cancer, or a history of cancer within the previous 5 years of screening (other than adequately treated cutaneous basal cell, squamous cell carcinoma, excised melanoma, or carcinoma in situ of the uterine cervix with no evidence of recurrence).
- Poorly controlled chronic diseases - Unable to provide consent - Impaired renal function (including dialysis) - Contraindications to MRI scan including: - electrical implants such as cardiac pacemakers or perfusion pumps - ferromagnetic implants such as aneurysm clips, surgical clips, prostheses, artificial hearts, valves with steel parts, metal fragments, shrapnel, tattoos near the eye, or steel implants - ferromagnetic objects such as jewelry or metal clips in clothing - pre-existing medical conditions, including a likelihood of developing seizures or anxiety disorders such as claustrophobia, panic attacks or any psychiatric disorder

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT02055222
Phase

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Lead Sponsor

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

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Principal Investigator

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

Joel Moss, M.D.
Principal Investigator Affiliation National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Agency Class

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

NIH
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries United States
Conditions

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

Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Disease
Study Website: View Trial Website
Additional Details

Despite the implementation of modern public health interventions, 1 in 5 adults in the United States are either current or former smokers and remain at risk for the development of chronic lung diseases. It is unknown how or why any one individual smoker can develop a wide range of lung diseases including chronic obstructive lung disease and/or pulmonary fibrosis. The purpose of this protocol is to collect clinical data, blood, urine, and bronchoalveolar samples from smokers and non-smokers in an attempt to establish phenotypic clinical profiles that correspond to divergent pathways in the expression of such proteins as the transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF- <=1). The information generated from this study will provide insight into the pathogenesis of smoking-related lung injury and potentially allow for the development of early therapeutic interventions.

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Bethesda, Maryland

Status

Recruiting

Address

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892

Site Contact

For more information at the NIH Clinical Center contact Office of Patient Recruitment (OPR)

prpl@cc.nih.gov

800-411-1222 #TTY8664111010