Molecular Epidemiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Conditions: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Lung Diseases

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 80 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Enrollment: 4000

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

Location: Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Massachusetts

Summary

To examine the possible relationship between genetic factors and the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria: All those with risk factors for ARDS - eg, pneumonia, trauma, sepsis. Vulnerable populations (incarcerated, pregnant, etc.) will be excluded from enrollment. The following medical conditions will also exclude from study: 1. immunocompromised patients 2. patients with chronic lung disease that may appear like ARDS 3. pulmonary vasculitis patients 4. patients with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage 5. patients treated with immune-modulating agents within 3 weeks of admission 6. patients unable to intubate because of DNI order or patient is placed on comfort measures only

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