Creating a blood sample repository for patients with interstitial lung diseases

Creation of a Biospecimen Repository From Patients With Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)

Observational Mayo Clinic · NCT03478826

This study is collecting blood samples from people with interstitial lung diseases, pneumonia, and healthy individuals to help researchers learn more about these conditions and find better treatments.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment635 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMayo Clinic Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, Minnesota)
Trial IDNCT03478826 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to establish a biospecimen repository by collecting blood samples from patients diagnosed with interstitial lung diseases (ILD), as well as from patients with pneumonia and healthy individuals for comparison. The goal is to gather a total of 500 samples from ILD patients to facilitate future research into potential biomarkers associated with these conditions. By analyzing these samples, researchers hope to gain insights that could lead to improved understanding and treatment of ILD.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, or healthy individuals willing to participate.

Not a fit: Patients who are unwilling or unable to provide blood samples will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this repository could enhance the development of biomarkers that improve diagnosis and treatment options for patients with interstitial lung diseases.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully established biospecimen repositories for various diseases, indicating that this approach is viable and could yield valuable insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a diagnosis of ILD or any fibrotic disease of the lung or a diagnosis of pneumonia
* Patients willing to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unwillingness/unable to give blood samples

Where this trial is running

Rochester, Minnesota

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Interstitial Lung DiseaseILD
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.