Scientists hunt for COPD genes in young patients
NCT ID NCT01177618
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to find the genes that make some people develop severe COPD at a young age, even if they smoke. Researchers will collect DNA and health information from 2,000 participants with early-onset COPD. The goal is to understand why some people are more prone to this lung disease, which could lead to better prevention or treatment in the future.
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Conditions
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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