Lung Research Study - men and women living with HIV

STUDY BASICS

Are you 40 to 75 years old and living with HIV? Do you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to determine whether HIV-related COPD is associated with changes in the lung cell type. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The goal of this research is to create a collection of biological specimens and data in people who are living with HIV and have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema. We will compare them to similar people who do not have HIV and who smoke.  We want to analyze the data and samples collected to determine whether HIV-related COPD is associated with changes in the lung cell type. 

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Living with HIV
• Ages 40-75
• Have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

The study will include two visits

• Visit 1: Pulmonary function test, walk test, blood draw, and questionnaires (approx. 2 hours)
• Visit 2: Outpatient bronchoscopy (approx. 6 hours)  A bronchoscopy is a procedure using a camera to look in your lungs while you are asleep.