Estrogen and its effect on lung tissue in obstructive lung disease
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how the hormone estrogen affects the lungs of people with asthma or COPD. It will help researchers understand why these diseases may be different in women.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- Women in any stage of life (pre-menopause, peri-menopause, or post-menopause) can join.
- You must be willing and able to give consent to take part.
- If you are a healthy volunteer, you must have less than a 10 pack-year smoking history (less than one pack a day for 10 years).
- You cannot have active infections like tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis B or C.
- You cannot be pregnant or have a history of active cancer.
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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