The Division of Rheumatology strives to understand more about autoimmune lung disease through research. Please see the list below, which summarizes the studies available to individuals interested in advancing our understanding and treatment of rheumatic disease.
Study Name/IRB#/PI | Brief Description | Basic Eligibility Criteria | Contact |
MINERAL; Microbiome and Neutrophil associated factors in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Autoimmune-related Interstitial Lung Disease 20-2769 Melissa Griffith, MD | An observational study to investigate the causes of chronic lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases | 1. At least 18 years old 2. Falls under one of the following criteria: a. Diagnosis of scleroderma b. Diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) c. Diagnosis of RA with associated interstitial lung disease d. Diagnosis of RA with previous lung abnormalities seen on lung scan | 303-724-0071
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