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Lung Injury from Military Deployment

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Trial Objectives


The purpose of this study is to learn more about lung disease found in contractors and U.S. military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. The information collected with be used to learn about respiratory diseases associated with the inhalation of very small particulate matter and other harmful substances during deployment.

Who Can Participate


Patients who have been seen at National Jewish Health for evaluation ofrespiratory symptoms and have been deployed during military operations inSouthwest Asia and/or Afghanistan.

Age: 18-70 Gender: Any

Estimated Time Commitment


1 to 2 visits

Payment & Reimbursement


Payment: Not Provided

Travel Reimbursement: Not Available

Trial Contact


For more information, contact:

Nicholas Barker
303.270.2634

Tayla Lange
720.945.8642

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Trial Location


National Jewish Main Campus, Denver, CO

Principal Investigators

Gregory P. Downey

Gregory P. Downey, MD, FRCPC

Co-Investigators

  • Hong Wei Chu

    Hong Wei Chu, MD

  • Brian J. Day

    Brian J. Day, PhD

  • Cecile S. Rose

    Cecile S. Rose, MD, MPH

  • Max Seibold

    Max Seibold, PhD

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