Prospective Cohort Study to Understand Impact of Viral Infection in Chronic Lung Disease

Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Many people with chronic lung disease have disease flare-ups. It was previously believed that these were mainly caused by bacteria but recent evidence suggests that viruses could be an important trigger. This study will recruit volunteers with chronic lung disease and take samples both when well (at baseline) and during flare-ups (exacerbations) to better understand the role of viruses in triggering exacerbations and also how the immune response is affected. The researchers will follow the volunteers\' progress for up to two years. Whenever they get unwell they will take some samples (nose swabs, finger prick testing, phlegm sample) and post them to the researchers. Then, they will come in for a visit for more samples (blood tests, further swabs) and a review.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Adults with a physician confirmed diagnosis of chronic airway disease (e.g. COPD and bronchiectasis) according to established diagnostic criteria.

⁃ AND

⁃ \- Prior history of exacerbation within last year (defined as requiring antibiotic and/or corticosteroids).

Locations
Other Locations
United Kingdom
Royal Brompton Hospital
RECRUITING
London
Contact Information
Primary
Patrick Senior
senior.patrick@gmail.com
004402075895111
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-11-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-04
Participants
Target number of participants: 180
Sponsors
Leads: Imperial College London

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov