๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-12-03

Investigation of MP Pollution in the Human Respiratory System and Its Relationship to Lung Cancer (NCT06530615)

Investigation of Microplastic Pollution in the Human Respiratory System and Its Relationship to Lung Cancer

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This project will study and characterize Microplastic (MP) burden in the lungs of patients undergoing Bronchoalveolar Levage (BAL) in thoracic clinics at Moffitt.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Moffitt Cancer Center โ€” Tampa, Florida

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) during Bronchoscopy (PROCEDURE)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Moffitt Cancer Center โ€” Tampa, Florida

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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