Genetics and screening for family IPF
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial studies the genetics of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and screens close family members for early signs. It aims to understand how IPF runs in families and may help find it earlier in relatives.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) using a chest CT scan or lung biopsy.
- You have at least one first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or child) over 40 who also has a fibrotic lung disease.
- You do not have a different type of lung disease (like from autoimmune conditions or drugs).
- You are willing and able to give informed consent.
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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