Biomarkers of Early Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Smokers - Longitudinal Study
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseLung 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
Diagnosed with COPD Gold stage 0-IV
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
Name Time Method Advanced disease etiology requiring hospitalization. 2 years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Örestadskliniken
🇸🇪Malmö, Sweden