RecruitingChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Boston Early-Onset Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Study
Eligible age
All ages
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by cigarette smoking, but genetic predisposition also influences COPD susceptibility. The purpose of this study is to identify genetic factors that predispose some individuals to develop COPD.
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Early onset of COPD in individuals younger than 53 years old
- ✓ Spirometry results that are indicative of severe COPD (FEV1 \< 40% predicted)
- ✓ Physician-diagnosed COPD
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- ✕ Other chronic lung diseases in participants with COPD (except asthma)
- ✕ Pregnant
- ✕ Any previous lung surgery including lung transplant or lung reduction volume surgery (LVRS); unless prior Pulmonary Function Tests are available
Where it's recruiting
Massachusetts
Boston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT01177618 · last updated 2025-10-24