Blood test for silica-related lung disease
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a blood test that may help diagnose lung diseases caused by breathing in silica dust at work. It looks for a specific antibody (a type of protein) in your blood that could show if your lungs are affected.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- Your work must involve silica dust, and the amount must have been checked at an occupational health visit.
- You must be willing to sign a consent form and do breathing tests.
- You cannot join if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain recent health issues (like eye surgery, heart attack, or collapsed lung).
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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