Lung fluid and tissue sample collection for research
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study collects samples from your lungs and airways to help researchers better understand lung diseases. It is not a treatment study, but your participation could help improve future care for people with lung conditions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 5 years old or older (for some procedures, 18 to 75 years old).
- You must be generally healthy or have a known or suspected lung infection or weak immune system.
- You must be willing to have a procedure called a bronchoscopy, which uses a thin tube to collect samples from your lungs.
- You must be able to fast (no food or drink) for 6 hours before the procedure.
- You must arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure.
- You must be willing to donate blood and respiratory samples for future research.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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