Immune Response in Lung Disease Blood Study
Part of Immune system & allergy, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how the body's immune cells respond to damaged proteins in people with lung diseases. Researchers will take a small blood sample to study these immune responses, which could lead to better treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a lung disease with inflammation, like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, or a viral lung infection.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are able to understand the study and agree to participate.
- You are healthy enough to have a blood sample taken (about 3 tablespoons) as decided by your doctor.
- You are not currently being treated for cancer or have an active cancer.
- You do not have a weak immune system from medicines or a medical condition, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study compares the lungs of people with airway disease to healthy volunteers to understand inflammation and lung function. You may be eligible if you have airway disease or are a healthy adult.
This trial studies blood and tissue samples from people with COPD, IPF, or lung cancer to find markers that can help diagnose and predict these conditions. It aims to discover why some lung diseases progress to cancer.
This study looks at how the immune system and natural germs in the lungs work in people who have recently been in close contact with someone with active tuberculosis (TB). It aims to better understand how the body responds to TB exposure.
This study looks at different lung immune cell patterns and how they work in smokers who are not yet diagnosed with COPD or asthma. It may help researchers understand why some people are more likely to develop COPD, which could guide future prevention or early treatments.
This study collects information from people with various inflammatory lung conditions, like asthma or COPD, to better understand them and improve treatment. Healthy volunteers are also needed for comparison.
This study examines how certain white blood cells behave in people with lung cancer or COPD. It aims to better understand the immune response, which could help develop new treatments.
Hear when a new Asthma trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.