Respiratory Disorders

Category: Pulmonary/Respiratory, Healthy Subject Studies, HIC#11928
Title:
Biology of Cytokines and 5-LO in the Pathogenesis of COPD
Contact:Yun Shim
Phone:(434)243-9212
E-mail:yss6n@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu

UVa Health System, Department of Medicine- Pulmonary Division seeks adults, ages 18 to 65, for a research study.


The purpose of the study is to investigate how cigarette smoke induces chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Study involves one time blood draw, sputum, urine, and/or lung sample collection, possible breathing test (spirometry) all to be done during one visit lasting 60 minutes.

You may qualify if you:
§ Are a smoker OR a non-smoker
§ have healthy lungs OR
§ have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis or emphysema

Study-related tests provided free of charge.

Compensation for study completion is 20$.

Contact Information:
For more information please contact:
§ Pam Shelton
§ Phone # 434-243-9212
§ HIC # 11928

Primary Investigator: Yun Michael Shim, M.D.

Primary Investigator: Shim Yun, M
Department: Internal Medicine
Division: Pulmonary & Critical Care
Accepts adult enrollment :YES
Accepts minor enrollment :NO