New registry aims to unlock secrets of emphysema

NCT ID NCT00307281

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study is building a research registry of up to 3,000 people with emphysema or COPD, plus a control group without lung disease. Participants provide DNA, lung function tests, and medical history to help researchers better understand the disease and identify candidates for future treatment studies. The goal is to advance knowledge and improve therapies for emphysema.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • University of Pittsburgh Emphysema/COPD Research Center

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact

    Contact

    Contact

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.