Abstract Background The CAnadian REgistry for Pulmonary Fibrosis (CARE-PF) is a multi-
center, prospective registry designed to study the natural history of fibrotic interstitial lung
disease (ILD) in adults. The aim of this cross-sectional sub-study was to describe the
baseline characteristics, risk factors, and comorbidities of patients enrolled in CARE-PF to
date. Methods Patients completed study questionnaires and clinical measurements at
enrollment and each follow-up visit. Environmental exposures were assessed by patient self …

RATIONALE: The CAnadian REgistry for Pulmonary Fibrosis (CARE-PF) is a multi-center,
prospective registry designed to study the natural history of fibrotic ILD in a Canadian
population. The objective of this CARE-PF sub-study was to describe the key baseline
characteristics of patients enrolled in the first year of recruitment. METHODS: Patients
enrolled in CARE-PF prior to June 2017 were included in this cross-sectional study. All
centers hold regular multidisciplinary discussions to establish diagnoses. Baseline …