Observational Study of Explanted Lung Tissues with Pulmonary Fibrosis

This observational study is looking at lung tissues from people with pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs) to better understand what causes the condition at a cellular level. Researchers will compare these tissues to lung tissues from people without pulmonary fibrosis. The goal is to assess fibroblasts (cells that create connective tissue) and cytokines (proteins that help cells communicate) that are linked to pulmonary fibrosis. This study is for adults aged 18 and older who are awaiting a lung transplant. The study is currently not recruiting, and its status is unclear.

Study design
This is an observational study with a planned enrollment of 90 participants. It is not a treatment study, but rather examines existing tissue.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary endpoints, assessing fibroblasts and cytokines, were measured at December 2013.

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NCT00515567

Explanted Lung Tissues With Pulmonary Fibrosis

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18+Observational
University of Chicago
~90 participants
Updated 2026-01-13 on ClinicalTrials.gov

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
assess fibroblasts and cytokines associated with pulmonary fibrosis
Measured over 12/2013
Pulmonary Fibrosis
1 sites across 1 states
Illinois1
  • Nickolai Dulin, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Chicago

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

all patients awaiting lung transplant

Exclusion

all who will not give consent
  • assess fibroblasts and cytokines associated with pulmonary fibrosis12/2013