Search / Trial NCT00001465

Study of the Disease Process of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 26, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Smooth Muscle Proliferation Bronchoscopy Female Pneumothorax Tuberous Sclerosis Natural History

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a lung disease called pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), which mainly affects women of childbearing age. The goal of the study is to understand how this disease causes damage to the lungs at a cellular and molecular level. By identifying specific proteins and genes involved in lung destruction, researchers hope to develop more effective treatments in the future. Currently, there are no effective therapies for LAM, and the outlook for patients can be quite serious.

To participate in this study, individuals must be between the ages of 16 and 65 and have specific findings related to LAM on lung biopsies or imaging tests like chest X-rays or CT scans. Pregnant or nursing women can participate, but certain procedures will be limited during pregnancy for safety. Participants can expect to undergo various tests to help researchers gather important information about this rare lung disease. If you or someone you know has LAM, this study might be a valuable opportunity to contribute to the understanding of the disease and potentially improve future treatments.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • * INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • General admission criteria for patients include one or both of the following:
  • Findings on lung biopsy diagnostic of LAM;
  • Findings on chest x-ray and/or chest computed axial tomography consistent with LAM.
  • Patients with TSC and pulmonary LAM will be included in the study.
  • Normal non-smokers in the control group are defined as individuals who have not smoked for greater than or equal to 1 year and have no systemic or pulmonary disease.
  • Normal smokers defined as individuals with no systemic or pulmonary disease, who have smoked for greater than or equal to 1 year and have normal chest x-ray and normal pulmonary function tests may be included if needed as controls for a similar population of patients with LAM.
  • Pregnant and or nursing women can be included in accordance with Federal Regulations at Subpart B of 45 CFR 46 Subjects who are pregnant and or nursing will be excluded from procedures during their pregnancy that are greater than minimal risk, until they are no longer pregnant and/or nursing. Procedures that will not be completed while the subject is pregnant and/or nursing including: PFTs, Six Minute Walk Test, thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, and measurements with imaging modalities requiring contrast or with radiation exposure such as Chest x-ray, CT scan, MRI, bone densitometry (DEXA). Allowing subjects to be included in the study may glean important information about individuals with uncommon pulmonary disease during and post pregnancy.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Exclusion criteria for patients include:
  • Age less than 16.
  • Advanced stage of a pulmonary or a systemic illness in which the risk of the study is judged to be significant even in the absence of a clear contraindication to the procedures.
  • Exclusion criteria for patients for the formal exercise study and the stress echocardiogram include patients on continuous oxygen. Patients may perform an exercise test that will assess the patient's exercise capacity with activities of daily living.

Trial Officials

Joel Moss, M.D.

Principal Investigator

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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