๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The purpose of this study is to look at how Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency and Cystic Fibrosis (CF) affect white blood cells in the lungs, called macrophages, and their ability to work.
Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.
๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed informed consent
* Male or female 18 years of age or older
* Negative pregnancy test for women of childbearing potential
* Hemoglobin \>12.5 g/dl measured on the day of participation
* Negative urine nicotine test
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Weight \< 50 kg
* History of anemia requiring blood transfusions, erythropoietin supplementation, or iron supplementation within the past 36 months
* Known hemoglobin \<12.5 g/dl within the past 90 days
* Systolic blood pressure \> 180 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg
* Poor venous access
* Large volume blood donation (\>200 ml or 7 ounces) within the previous 56 days (e.g. blood donation for the purposes of blood banking)
* Clinically significant cardiac, hemostatic or neurological impairment or any other significant medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator would affect subject safety (e.g., recent myocardial infarction, history of prolonged bleeding time, cerebral vascular accident, advanced cancer or uncontrolled medical condition)
* Psychiatric or cognitive disturbance or illness that would affect subject safety
* Current smoker
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What it tests
- History and physical exam.
- Blood draw.
- Pulmonary function testing.
- Albuterol inhaler.
Shands at the University of Florida
Gainesville, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.