COPD Research for Smokers and Healthy Controls

SPIROMICS Study of Early COPD Progression (SOURCE)

Recruiting Observational Study
COPD, Early-Onset
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
30 – 55
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
1,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Massachusetts, Worcester · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people aged 30-55 to study early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Participants will undergo tests like breathing tests and provide samples to help researchers understand who is at risk of developing COPD.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 30 and 55 years old.
  • I am a smoker with a history of smoking or a healthy non-smoker.
  • I have no more than 100 lifetime cigarettes if I am a non-smoker.
  • I have a smoking history of at least 10 pack-years if I smoke.
  • My breathing function tests meet the study's requirements.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have severe asthma.
  • I am currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
  • I have cognitive issues that prevent me from participating.
  • My BMI is over 35.
  • I have another serious respiratory condition.
  • I have had recent healthcare visits or hospitalizations for asthma.
  • I have a history of illegal drug use within the last 10 years.
  • I have known HIV/AIDS.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This is an observational study of 1000 participants to further define the nature of early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in younger, at-risk individuals. The study has three main goals: * To use CT scan imaging to identify which smokers will develop COPD. * To identify biomarkers predictive of smokers that will develop COPD. * To determine if sputum (phlegm) can be analyzed to pred…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 40 of the 1000 will be healthy controls: ages 30-55 years; with no smoking history (\< 100 cigarettes in lifetime), including vaping and cannabis use; pre-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC \> 0.70; pre-bronchodilator FEV1 \> 80% predicted; pre-bronchodilator FVC \> 80% predicted; Chroni…
Contacts

Lori A Bateman, MS

9199623266

lbateman@email.unc.edu

CONTACT

David Couper, PhD

9199623229

david_couper@unc.edu

CONTACT