CompletedNot Applicable

Alveolar Macrophage Proteomics in HIV-associated Emphysema

United States365 participantsStarted 2006-04-21

Plain-language summary

This study is being done to examine lung function changes in individuals with HIV infection and to understand why individuals with HIV have increased risk of lung damage from cigarette smoking.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically stable HIV-seropositive (and HIV-seronegative) individuals * Ages 18 years and older * Female subjects on no oral contraception with a negative pregnancy test * Subjects capable of giving written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Known medical illness that would preclude bronchoscopy/BAL (e.g. unstable angina, new cardiac arrhythmia). This only pertains to subjects involved in the bronchoscopy phase of the study. * Pregnant females * Prisoners

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

examine the natural history of smoking related lung damage in patients with HIV

Timeframe: 3 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00823927

SponsorPhilip Diaz

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2008-06-23

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.