Clinical trials: Asbestosis
Lung Diseases, Obstructive, Asbestosis
Specialized Center of Research in Occupational and Immunologic Lung Disease
The overall objective of the Center was to develop a scientific data base for the control and prevention of acute and chronic lung injury caused by the inhalation of a variety of agents in the workplace and in the environment.
- Conditions
- Lung Diseases, Obstructive, Asbestosis, Silicosis, Pneumoconiosis
- Trial name
- NCT00005280
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Asbestosis
Oscillation Mechanics of the Respiratory System Asbestos Exposed: Early Diagnosis
Inhalation of dust containing asbestos results in a process of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis called asbestosis. The Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) evaluates the respiratory mechanics describing resistive, elastic and…
- Trial name
- NCT02280343
- Testing
- evaluated lung function
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rio de Janeiro State University