Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications of Microarrays in Lung Transplantation

Description

Objective: To evaluate the potential impact of molecular phenotyping of transbronchial biopsies in lung transplant recipients with allograft dysfunction, and the potential for developing a safer endobronchial mucosal biopsy format.

Conditions

Lung Transplant Rejection

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Objective: To evaluate the potential impact of molecular phenotyping of transbronchial biopsies in lung transplant recipients with allograft dysfunction, and the potential for developing a safer endobronchial mucosal biopsy format.

Multi-Centric Observational Study to Analyze the Diagnostic Molecular Features in the Clinical Setting of Lung Allograft Biopsies

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications of Microarrays in Lung Transplantation

Condition
Lung Transplant Rejection
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Baltimore

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201

Saint Louis

Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110

San Antonio

University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 21201

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * All lung transplant recipients undergoing a biopsy as determined by their surgeon or physician.
  • * Patients who declined participation or unable to give informed consent.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Alberta,

Philip F Halloran, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta

Study Record Dates

2026-06