Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Creating a blood sample repository for patients with interstitial lung diseases

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

Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT03478826 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment635 (estimated)
SponsorMayo Clinic
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, Minnesota)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2018
Main results expectedJanuary 2028
Study endsJanuary 2028
Registry record updatedApril 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT03478826 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

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

Probably not a fit

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

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.