Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by cigarette smoking, but genetic predisposition also influences COPD susceptibility. The purpose of this study is to identify genetic factors that predispose some individuals to develop COPD.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by cigarette smoking, but genetic predisposition also influences COPD susceptibility. The purpose of this study is to identify genetic factors that predispose some individuals to develop COPD.
Boston Early-Onset Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Study
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital,
Edwin K. Silverman, M.D., Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Brigham and Women's Hospital
2027-07