Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Conditions
Brief summary
Examination of expression of PD-L1, PD-L2, Beta- catenin, B-cell follicles and Tenascin- C in patients with IPF compared with other interstitial lung diseases. Examination of anti HSP 70, p-ANCA, c-ANCA, CD4+/CD28- and CD8+/CD28- cells in patients with IPF compared with other interstitial lung diseases. Compare the above mentioned findings with changes in pulmonary function tests, 6 minute walking test, exacerbation and mortality over a 2 year follow-up period.
Detailed description
Examination of expression of PD-L1, PD-L2, Beta- catenin, B-cell follicles and Tenascin- C in cryobiopsies from the lungs inpatients with IPF compared with other interstitial lung diseases. Examination of anti HSP 70, p-ANCA, c-ANCA, CD4+/CD28- and CD8+/CD28- cells in blood samples in patients with IPF compared with other interstitial lung diseases. Compare the above mentioned findings with changes in pulmonary function tests, 6 minute walking test, exacerbation and mortality over a 2 year follow-up period.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients suspected of having an ILD who are having cryobiopsies performed
Exclusion criteria
* BMI \> 35 * DLCO \< 35% * FVC \< 45% * Pulmonary hypertension * Cardiac or other severe comorbidity that will increase the risk of complications
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PD-L1 | At diagnosis | Expression of PD-L1 in the epithelial cells in lungs |
Countries
Denmark