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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin TDN

Do you have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency? Do you want to participate in research? You may be able to participate in a research project to be contacted for future research studies. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Rare Diseases
Open

M. Avium Complex (MAC) Treatment Study for Pulmonary Infections

Have you been diagnosed with a lung infection due to M. Avium Complex (MAC)? Are considering beginning treatment for this infection? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study helping us to learn more about the effectiveness and side effects of the two most common antibiotic regimens used to treat this disease. There are no additional visits required for the study and you may be able to participate remotely!

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Immune System/Infections
  • Lungs and Breathing
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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UNC Pleural Fluid Registry

Have you been diagnosed with pleural fluid, and have been referred for a pleural fluid drainage? If so, you may be able to participate in a research registry to help us learn more about lung cancer.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Lung)
  • Lungs and Breathing
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) Lung Disease Treatment Study

Have you been recently diagnosed with Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) lung disease and are looking into options for treatment? You may be able to take part in a trial of a new, oral medication called SPR720. We are doing this study to learn more about both the safety of the medication and how well it works to combat MAC lung disease. Compensation will be provided to all participants who complete the trial.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Immune System/Infections
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Rare Diseases
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Study of Oral Epetraborole for the Treatment of M. Avium Complex (MAC) Disease

Are you currently diagnosed with an M. Avium Complex (MAC) infection of your lungs? Have the treatments you received not improved your condition? If so, you may be eligible for a research study to learn if a new medication (Epetraborole) is safe and effective in treating this disease. Monetary compensation will be provided to all participants.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Immune System/Infections
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Microbiome
  • Rare Diseases
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Lung and Head/Neck Cancer Registry

Do you have known or suspected lung and/or head and neck cancer? Are you scheduled for a tumor biopsy? If so, you may be able to participate in a research registry aimed at learning more about lung and head/neck cancer.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Head and Neck, Lung)
Not currently enrolling

Mucus clearing for primary ciliary dyskinesia

The purpose of this study is to learn how patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) clear mucus based on their genetic mutation. We also want to learn if albuterol can help patients clear mucus from their airways better.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 90 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Rare Diseases
Open

Immune System Cell Study

We study how the immune system protects against viruses and bacteria without causing excessive harm to organs like the lungs, heart, and kidneys. We need a small amount of blood to study how immune cells ("white blood cells") turn on important proteins when they sense a bacteria or virus nearby.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
  • and 2 more
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Biomarker study in Alpha-1 antitrypsin patients

Do you have Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Genetics and Genetic Disorders
  • Lungs and Breathing
Open

Lung Study in Healthy People

Are you a generally healthy person? If so, you may able to participate in a research study to find out more about the things that affect lung function and the risk of future lung disease.

Age & Gender
  • 25 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Lungs and Breathing
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