Lung fluid analysis for interstitial lung disease
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses a fluid sample taken from your lungs (called bronchoalveolar lavage) to understand the specific types of inflammation in different forms of interstitial lung disease. This may help doctors tailor better treatments for you in the future.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You have symptoms, exam findings, or scans that suggest interstitial lung disease (a group of conditions that cause lung scarring).
- You are willing to have a bronchoscopy, which is a procedure where a tiny camera is inserted into your airways and a small amount of fluid is collected.
- You cannot have severe breathing problems (oxygen levels below 88% on room air) or need intensive care at the time of the procedure.
- You cannot have other chronic lung diseases like COPD, asthma, or lung cancer, or an active lung infection or recent antibiotic use.
- You cannot be pregnant.
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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