Study of lung cell changes in smokers and lung disease
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at specific lung cells (called alveolar cells) to understand how smoking and chronic lung disease may change them. You may be invited if you are having lung surgery and can safely take part.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for lung surgery (lobectomy, pneumonectomy, or segmentectomy), for cancer or suspected cancer
- You are willing and able to agree to the study (give consent)
- You are covered by the social security plan required for the study
- You do not have a long-term autoimmune disease
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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