Clinical trial Recruiting at 39 sites Observational Ages 21 and up

Registry for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Interstitial Lung Disease

Official title: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Prospective Outcomes (IPF-PRO) and Interstitial Lung Disease Prospective Outcomes (IPF-PRO/ILD-PRO) Registry

Run by Duke University · NCT01915511 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting information from people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other lung diseases to better understand their experiences and health over several years.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages21 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorDuke University
Academic / other
Locations47 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 46 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 2014
Main results expectedJanuary 2028
Study endsJanuary 2031
Registry record updatedAugust 12, 2026
Trial IDNCT01915511 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 21 and older with a new diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or other chronic fibrosing ILDs with a progressive phenotype.

Probably not a fit

Patients with stable chronic fibrosing ILDs that do not exhibit a progressive phenotype may 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

The Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Prospective Outcomes Registry aims to collect comprehensive data on patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) with a progressive phenotype. This observational registry will enroll participants over multiple phases, gathering information on their natural history, healthcare interactions, and quality of life through participant-reported questionnaires. The study will involve approximately 50 experienced sites across the United States and aims to enroll a total of 2000 patients with IPF and 1000 patients with other chronic fibrosing ILDs. Data collection will span 3 to 5 years, depending on the cohort.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance understanding of the progression and treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and related diseases, ultimately improving patient care.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on registries for chronic lung diseases have shown promise in understanding disease progression and treatment outcomes, indicating that this approach is supported by previous successes.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Willing and able to provide informed consent
* Established a new diagnosis (within 12 months) of IPF by the enrolling center.
* Age 21 years or older, or
* Diagnosis of a non-IPF ILD of any duration, including, but not limited to Idiopathic Non-Specific Interstitial Pneumonia (iNSIP), Unclassifiable Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias (IIPs), Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features (IPAF), Autoimmune ILDs such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA-ILD) and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc-ILD), Chronic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP), Sarcoidosis or Exposure-related ILDs such as asbestosis with progressive phenotype during the last 24 months by the enrolling center that meets the following criteria:

  * Chronic fibrosing ILD as defined by reticular abnormality with traction bronchiectasis with or without honeycombing confirmed by chest HRCT scan and/or lung biopsy.
  * Progressive phenotype as defined by fulfilling at least one of the criteria below of fibrotic changes (progression set point) within the last 24 months regardless of treatment considered appropriate in individual ILDs (8):

    * decline in FVC % predicted (% pred) based on ≥10% relative decline
    * decline in FVC % pred based on ≥5 - \<10% relative decline in FVC combined with worsening of respiratory symptoms as assessed by the site investigator
    * decline in FVC % pred based on ≥5 - \<10% relative decline in FVC combined with increasing extent of fibrotic changes on chest imaging (HRCT scan) as assessed by the site investigator
    * decline in DLCO % pred based on≥ 10% relative decline
    * worsening of respiratory symptoms as well as increasing extent of fibrotic changes on chest imaging (HRCT scan) as assessed by the site investigator independent of FVC change.

The relative decline for FVC % predicted is calculated using the formula:

Relative Decline= (FVC % Pred (Reference)-FVC % Pred (Screening))/(FVC % Pred (Reference))×100%, where FVC % Pred (Reference) is the greatest measurement of FVC % predicted in the 24 months prior to screening and FVC % Pred (Screening) is the measurement of FVC % predicted at screening.

The relative decline for DLCO % predicted is calculated using the formula:

Relative Decline= (DLCO % Pred (Reference)-DLCO % Pred (Screening))/(DLCO % Pred (Reference))×100%, Where DLCO % Pred (Reference) is the greatest measurement of DLCO % Pred in the 24 months prior to screening and DLCO % Pred (Screening) is the measurement of DLCO % Pred at screening

Exclusion Criteria:

* Malignancy, treated or untreated, other than skin or early -stage prostate cancer, within the past 5 years
* Currently listed for lung transplantation at the time of enrollment
* Currently enrolled in an interventional clinical trial at the time of enrollment in this registry
* For the additional IPF cohort of 1000 individuals, previous enrollment in this registry.

Where it's running

  • University of Alabama - Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Arizona
    Tucson, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of California - Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Southern California
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Stanford University
    Stanford, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Yale University
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Florida
    Gainesville, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of South Florida
    Tampa, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Emory University
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Piedmont Healthcare
    Austell, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northwestern University
    Evanston, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Loyola University Health System
    Maywood, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Tulane University
    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Henry Ford Health
    Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    Jackson, Mississippi, United States
    Recruiting
  • Washington University
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Weill Medical College of Cornell University
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • UNC Chapel Hill
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Duke University
    Durham, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Pulmonix LLC
    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Wake Forest Baptist Health
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Ohio State University
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Oklahoma
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
    Recruiting
  • Oregon Clinic
    Portland, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting
  • Temple University
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Vanderbilt University
    Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Texas Southwestern
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Houston Methodist Lung Center
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Utah
    Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
    Recruiting
  • Inova
    Falls Church, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Kansas
    Kansas City, Kansas, United States
    Terminated
  • University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • NYU Medical Center
    New York, New York, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • PMG Research
    Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • University of Vermont Lung Center
    Colchester, Vermont, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • University from Virginia
    Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • The Medical College of Wisconsin
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
    Active not recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Scott Palmer, MD — Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University
  • Study coordinator: Rosalia Blanco
  • Email: rosalia.blanco@duke.edu
  • Phone: 919-660-0890

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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.