Registry for patients with emphysema and COPD

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

The Emphysema Research Registry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center aims to gather comprehensive data from patients diagnosed with emphysema and related lung disorders. This observational study will collect personal information, medical history, and perform various lung function tests, including spirometry and questionnaires assessing respiratory symptoms and quality of life. The registry will facilitate research to enhance understanding of emphysema and identify candidates for future therapeutic studies. By analyzing collected DNA and health data, the study seeks to advance treatment options for patients with chronic lung diseases.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients would be required to have COPD based on at least one of the following: clinical history, pulmonary function results, or radiographic results.

Exclusion Criteria:

* none

Where it's running

• University of Pittsburgh Emphysema/COPD Research Center
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Frank C. Sciurba, MD — University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Paula Consolaro, CCRC
• Email: consolaropj@upmc.edu
• Phone: 412-692-4800

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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.