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Biomarkers of Early Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Smokers - Longitudinal Study

Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Lung Cancer
Registration Number
NCT02076061
Lead Sponsor
Lund University
Brief Summary

This is a longitudinal observational study to identify and validate protein biomarkers for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases) and cardiovascular disease in smokers and ex-smokers attending primary care. Special emphasize is to correlate biomarkers to different phases of COPD, to progression of the disease, and to treatment of the disease. Furthermore, linkage between COPD, cardiovascular disease, and lung cancer will be investigated by identifying protein biomarkers.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
300
Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosed with COPD Gold stage 0-IV

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with inflammatory diseases Patients with cancer Patients using immune system regulating drugs

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Advanced disease etiology requiring hospitalization.2 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Örestadskliniken

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Malmö, Sweden

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