Phase
Condition
White Cell Disorders
Bronchoscopy
Treatment
N/AClinical Study ID
Ages 5-100 All Genders Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Study Summary
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- HEALTHY VOLUNTEER INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR BRONCHOSCOPY AND BRONCHOSCOPIC PROCEDURES:
18 to 75 years of age inclusive
Enrolled without regard to gender, race, or ethnicity
NIH staff are eligible
Able to provide proof of identity to the satisfaction of the study clinician completing the enrollment process
Able and willing to complete the informed consent process
Able and willing to arrange to have another person drive them home after the procedure
Able and willing not to eat or drink anything for 6 hours prior and 2 hours after the procedure
Willing to donate blood and respiratory tract samples for storage to be used for future research
In good general health without clinically significant medical history
Physical examination without clinically significant findings
Screening laboratory tests without clinically significant abnormalities:
Complete blood count with differential
Serum chemistries including creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, glucose, liver enzymes and function tests, electrolytes
HIV test and hepatitis serologies (HBsAg; HCV) if status is unknown
Prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time
Urinalysis
Female subjects must have negative urine pregnancy test within 1 week of participation and continue birth control practices prior to participation
Chest radiograph (CXR) (if the subject has not had a CXR or computerized tomography [CT] scan of the chest within the prior 7 days)
Pulse oximetry
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Treadmill exercise stress test (as indicated for history of angina or abnormalities on ECG)
HEALTHY VOLUNTEER EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR BRONCHOSCOPY AND BRONCHOSCOPIC PROCEDURES:
<18 or >75 years old
A smoking history of 10 pack-years or more, a current smoker, or tobacco free for less than a year.
Positive HIV status. Subjects must have a negative FDA-approved HIV blood test. [Note: Results of HIV enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) will be documented, but a negative HIV polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result will be sufficient for eligibility screening of subjects with positive HIV ELISA that is due to prior participation in an HIV vaccine study]
Acute or chronic hepatitis based on viral hepatitis serologies
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Any active medical problems especially bleeding disorders, significant bruising or bleeding difficulties with intramuscular (IM) injections or blood draws, use of anticoagulants, or pulmonary disorders including asthma
History of allergic reaction to lidocaine, sedative medications like Valium Trademark or Versed Trademark, or narcotic medications like morphine or fentanyl
Immunosuppressive medications, cytotoxic medications, inhaled corticosteroids, or long-acting beta-agonists within the past three months. (Note that use of corticosteroid nasal spray for allergic rhinitis, topical corticosteroids for an acute uncomplicated dermatitis, or short-acting beta-agonists in controlled asthmatics is not excluded).
Use of platelet inhibitors including aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within 7 days of procedure
Any medical, psychiatric, social condition, occupational reason or other responsibility that, in the judgment of the investigator, is a contraindication to protocol participation or impairs a volunteer s ability to give informed consent
PATIENT INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR BRONCHOSCOPY AND BRONCHOSCOPIC PROCEDURES
18 to 75 years of age inclusive
Known or suspected respiratory infections or infection susceptibility
Enrolled without regard to gender, race, or ethnicity
Must be enrolled in a concurrent NIH protocol and under the care of a primary physician outside of the NIH
Able and willing to complete informed consent process
Able and willing to arrange to have another person drive them home after the procedure
Able and willing not to eat or drink anything for 6 hours prior and 2 hours after the procedure
Willing to donate blood and respiratory tract samples for storage to be used for future research
PATIENT EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR BRONCHOSCOPY AND BRONCHOSCOPIC PROCEDURES
<18 or >75 years old
History of recent/acute clinically significant pulmonary compromise. This will be defined by the following criteria:
New lung infection or change in status of chronic lung infection or significant new findings on chest x-ray or CT scan
Asthma that is unstable or required emergent care, urgent care, hospitalization, or intubation during the past two years, or that required the use of oral or parenteral corticosteroids during the past two years
Clinically significant reactive airway disease that does not respond to bronchodilators
Unstable chronic lung disease such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or pulmonary fibrosis
History of pulmonary hypertension
Requirement of supplemental oxygen at rest
Unstable angina or uncontrolled heart failure or rhythm disturbance
Significant kidney or liver disease
Significant anemia with a hemoglobin of less than 7.5 grams/dl.
Bleeding disorder diagnosed by a doctor (e.g., factor deficiency, coagulopathy, or platelet disorder requiring special precautions), significant bruising or bleeding difficulties with IM injections or blood draws, or use of anticoagulant medications
Use of platelet inhibitors including aspirin and NSAIDs within 7 days of procedure or clopidogrel (Plavix Trademark) within 14 days of procedure or the inability to safely stop platelet inhibitors for 7-14 days prior to procedures
History of allergic reaction to lidocaine, sedative medications like Valium Trademark or Versed Trademark, or narcotic medications like morphine or fentanyl
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Any medical, psychiatric, social condition, occupational reason or other responsibility that, in the judgment of the investigator, is a contraindication to protocol participation or impairs a volunteer's ability to give informed consent
HEALTHY VOLUNTEER INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR NASAL MUCOSAL BIOPSY, NASAL NITRIC OXIDE MEASUREMENT, AND NASAL POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT:
>= 5 years old
Enrolled without regard to gender, race, or ethnicity
NIH staff are eligible
Able to provide proof of identity to the satisfaction of the study clinician completing the enrollment process
Able and willing to complete the informed consent process
Willing to donate blood and respiratory tract samples for storage to be used for future research
Stable vital signs
HEALTHY VOLUNTEER EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR NASAL MUCOSAL BIOPSY, NASAL NITRIC OXIDE MEASUREMENT, AND NASAL POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT:
<5 years old
History of frequent colds or significant uncontrolled hay fever symptoms, recent or active upper respiratory tract infection, such as a cold or sinusitis, or chronic sinus infection or congestion
History of turbinectomy or significant nasal pathology that would preclude obtaining mucosal scrape biopsies or other measures
Bleeding disorder diagnosed by a doctor (e.g., factor deficiency, coagulopathy, or platelet disorder requiring special precautions), significant bruising or bleeding difficulties with IM injections or blood draws, or use of anticoagulant medications
The use of nasal steroids in the past 6 weeks
Any medical, psychiatric, social condition, occupational reason, or other responsibility that, in the judgment of the investigator, is a contraindication to protocol participation or impairs a volunteer s ability to give informed consent
PATIENT INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR NASAL MUCOSAL BIOPSY, NASAL NITRIC OXIDE MEASUREMENT, NASAL POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT, SPUTUM INDUCTION, COUGH AEROSOL SAMPLING, EXHALED AEROSOL MASK SAMPLE COLLECTION, COLLECTION OF EXHALED PARTICLES, AND LCI:
>= 5 years old
Known or suspected infections or infection susceptibility
Enrolled without regard to gender, race, or ethnicity
Must be enrolled in a concurrent NIH protocol and under the care of a primary physician outside of the NIH
Able and willing to complete informed consent process
Willing to donate blood and respiratory tract samples for storage to be used for future research
PATIENT EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR NASAL MUCOSAL BIOPSY, NASAL NITRIC OXIDE MEASUREMENT, NASAL POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT, SPUTUM INDUCTION, COUGH AEROSOL SAMPLING, EXHALED AEROSOL MASK SAMPLE COLLECTION, COLLECTION OF EXHALED PARTICLES, AND LCI:
<5 years old
Significant uncontrolled hay fever symptoms or recent or active upper respiratory tract infection, such as a cold or sinusitis
History of turbinectomy or significant nasal pathology that would preclude obtaining mucosal scrape biopsies or other measures
Bleeding disorder diagnosed by a doctor (e.g., factor deficiency, coagulopathy, or platelet disorder requiring special precautions), significant bruising or bleeding difficulties with IM injections or blood draws, or use of anticoagulant medications
Any medical, psychiatric, social condition, occupational reason, or other responsibility that, in the judgment of the investigator, is a contraindication to protocol participation or impairs a volunteer's ability to give informed consent.
HEALTHY VOLUNTEER INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR SPUTUM INDUCTION, EXHALED BREATH CONDENSATE COLLECTION COUGH AEROSOL SAMPLING, EXHALED AEROSOL MASK SAMPLE COLLECTION, COLLECTION OF EXHALED PARTICLES, AND LCI:
>= 5 years old
Enrolled without regard to gender, race, or ethnicity
NIH employees or non-employees eligible
Able to provide proof of identity to the satisfaction of the study clinician completing the enrollment process
Able and willing to complete the informed consent process
Willing to donate blood and respiratory tract samples for storage to be used for future research
Stable vital signs
HEALTHY VOLUNTEER EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR SPUTUM INDUCTION, EXHALED BREATH CONDENSATE COLLECTION, COUGH AEROSOL SAMPLING, EXHALED AEROSOL MASK SAMPLE COLLECTION, COLLECTION OF EXHALED PARTICLES, AND LCI:
< 5 years old
History of asthma or reactive airways disease
Any medical, psychiatric, social condition, occupational reason, or other responsibility that, in the judgment of the investigator, is a contraindication to protocol participation or impairs a volunteer s ability to give informed consent
PATIENT INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR SPUTUM INDUCTION, EXHALED BREATH CONDENSATE COLLECTION, COUGH AEROSOL SAMPLING, EXHALED AEROSOL MASK SAMPLE COLLECTION, COLLECTION OF EXHALED PARTICLES, AND LCI:
>= 5 years old
Known or suspected infections or infection susceptibility
Enrolled without regard to gender, race, or ethnicity
Must be enrolled in a concurrent NIH protocol and under the care of a primary physician outside of the NIH
Able and willing to complete informed consent process
Willing to donate blood and respiratory tract samples for storage to be used for future research
PATIENT EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR SPUTUM INDUCTION, EXHALED BREATH CONDENSATE, COUGH AEROSOL SAMPLING, EXHALED AEROSOL MASK SAMPLE COLLECTION, COLLECTION OF EXHALED PARTICLES, AND LCI:
< 5 years old
Significant uncontrolled asthma or reactive airways disease
Any medical, psychiatric, social condition, occupational reason, or other responsibility that, in the judgment of the investigator, is a contraindication to protocol participation or impairs a volunteer s ability to give informed consent.
Study Design
Study Description
Connect with a study center
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
United StatesActive - Recruiting
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