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EmphysemaNCT00001462

Characterization of the Pathobiology of Early Lung Destruction in Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficient Individuals

An observational study of Emphysema and Lung Diseases, Obstructive, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Alpha 1-antitrypsin-deficient individuals develop severe destructive lung disease much earlier and their lung function declines faster than the general population of individuals with chronic obstructive lung disease. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
May 1995to Apr 2000
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Any alpha 1 antitrypsin-deficient individuals.

18-65 years old.

FEV1 greater than 1 equal to 50 percent of predicted (forced expiratory volume).

Study participation is required for one year.

A total of four bronchoscopies will be performed over a year period.

Methacholine challenge test will be performed at the beginning and end of the study to assess the degree of reactive airways disease.

Pneumococcal and annual influenza vaccine will be given.

No prolastin within one year prior to start of the study.

No oral systemic corticosteroids within 30 days prior to start of study.

No allergy to topical or local anesthetic (i.e., lidocaine).

No pregnancy.

No HIV positive patients.

No Hepatitis B/C virus positive patients.

No patients with any condition associated with immunodeficiency.

No patients with presence of significant cardiac diseases.

No patients with presence of uncorrected blood-clotting disorders.

No patients with any oxygen at home on a regular basis.

No adverse reactions to methacholine.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892

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About this study

Alpha 1-antitrypsin-deficient individuals develop severe destructive lung disease much earlier and their lung function declines faster than the general population of individuals with chronic obstructive lung disease. This study is designed to better understand the pathogenesis of lung destruction in alpha 1-antitrypsin deficient individuals and to characterize the pathobiology of early lung destruction. To accomplish this we intend to use bronchoalveolar lavage to determine and quantify the factors that initiate and sustain lung inflammation in alpha 1-antitrypsin deficient individuals with lung function above a force expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) of greater than 50% of predicted.

Read the detailed description

Alpha 1-antitrypsin-deficient individuals develop severe destructive lung disease much earlier and their lung function declines faster than the general population of individuals with chronic obstructive lung disease. This study is designed to better understand the pathogenesis of lung destruction in alpha 1-antitrypsin deficient individuals and to characterize the pathobiology of early lung destruction. To accomplish this we intend to use bronchoalveolar lavage to determine and quantify the factors that initiate and sustain lung inflammation in alpha 1-antitrypsin deficient individuals with lung function above a force expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) of greater than 50% of predicted.

Keywords
Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Emphysema, Genetic Diseases, Inflammation, Nitric Oxide, Protease
Medical subject headings
Emphysema, Lung Diseases, Obstructive, alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Genetic Diseases, Inborn, Inflammation

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Dec 2002 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 1995
  3. Study completionApr 2000

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Enrolment
60 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00001462
Sponsor's protocol ID
950116
Other IDs
95-H-0116
Status last verified
Aug 1999
First submitted
3 Nov 1999
Last updated
4 Mar 2008
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Buist AS. Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency in lung and liver disease. Hosp Pract (Off Ed). 1989 May 15;24(5):51-9. doi: 10.1080/21548331.1989.11703712. No abstract available.

    PubMed 2497126
  • Crystal RG. Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, emphysema, and liver disease. Genetic basis and strategies for therapy. J Clin Invest. 1990 May;85(5):1343-52. doi: 10.1172/JCI114578. No abstract available.

    PubMed 2185272
  • Gadek JE, Pacht ER. The protease-antiprotease balance within the human lung: implications for the pathogenesis of emphysema. Lung. 1990;168 Suppl:552-64. doi: 10.1007/BF02718178.

    PubMed 2117164
  • Paris AE, Vragovic O, Sonalkar S, Finneseth M, Borgatta L. Mifepristone and misoprostol compared to osmotic dilators for cervical preparation prior to surgical abortion at 15-18 weeks' gestation: a randomised controlled non-inferiority trial. BMJ Sex Reprod Health. 2019 Nov 21:bmjsrh-2019-200367. doi: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2019-200367. Online ahead of print.

    PubMed 31754065

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Emphysema and Lung Diseases, Obstructive, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Mar 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00001462, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Mar 2008.

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