This study seeks to screen first degree family members of people with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) for the earliest signs of lung fibrosis.
The purpose of this study is to explore genetic factors associated with the development of pulmonary fibrosis. The investigators aim is to identify and explore genetic loci that affect development of pulmonary fibrosis and also explore related environmental exposures. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is one of the interstitial lung diseases under the broader umbrella of idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIP). The investigators hypothesize that inherited genetic factors are associated with pulmonary fibrosis. To investigate the genetics of pulmonary fibrosis, the investigators plan to enroll individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and their family members.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,000
Blood draw
Pulmonary Fibrosis Questionnaire
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado, United States
RECRUITINGIdentify and explore genetic loci and related environmental exposures in individuals with familial pulmonary fibrosis and their relatives.
The investigators aim is to identify and explore genetic loci that affect development of pulmonary fibrosis and also explore related environmental exposures. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is one of the interstitial lung diseases under the broader umbrella of idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIP). The investigators hypothesize that inherited genetic factors are associated with pulmonary fibrosis.
Time frame: Baseline
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