🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-01-12
Explanted Lung Tissues With Pulmonary Fibrosis (NCT00515567)
Utilization of Explanted Lungs for Isolation of Tissue Samples and Primary Cell Lines to Study Pulmonary Fibrosis
🟢 Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Chicago
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to use the tissues from the explanted lungs in order to better study the cause of pulmonary fibrosis at a cellular level.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: The University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
Age range: 18 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- The University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (773) 702-6156
Email: jgrohar@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.