A Study of the Natural Progression of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

Purpose

We propose to acquire data and blood samples on all patients being cared for by the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) program. Additionally, we will collect data and blood samples from a control group for comparator purposes. In doing so, we will be able to describe the "phenotypic" expression of these diseases.

Conditions

  • Interstitial Lung Diseases
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Connective Tissue Disorder

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Interstitial lung disease

Exclusion Criteria

  • Does not have Interstitial lung disease

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Other
Time Perspective
Prospective

Recruiting Locations

University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Contact:
Mary E Strek, MD
773-702-3609
mstrek@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Chicago

Study Contact

Vanita Patel, MPH
773-702-1012