Scientists build genetic database to crack Emphysema's secrets
NCT ID NCT00307281
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is creating a registry of people with emphysema to collect DNA, lung function tests, and medical information. Researchers hope to use this data to better understand the disease and develop new therapies. The registry will also help identify volunteers for future research studies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this registry could help researchers discover new treatments or genetic factors linked to emphysema.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results depend on long-term participation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pittsburgh Emphysema/COPD Research Center
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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