RECRUITING

Study of Factors Regulating Mast Cell Proliferation

Study Overview

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Description

This study will examine growth factors that promote and inhibit mast cell proliferation resulting in mastocytosis, a disease of excessive mast cells in the body. These cells can release chemicals that cause itching, blisters, flushing, bone pain and abdominal pain. Patients up to 80 years of age with mastocytosis may be eligible for this 1-day study. Participants will have one visit at NIH lasting up to 8 hours, during which they will undergo the following tests and procedures: * Medical history and physical examination. * Laboratory studies, if medically indicated. * Blood tests to identify genetic changes important in the growth, development, and functioning of mast cells. * Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. For the bone marrow procedure, the skin over the hipbone and the outer surface of the bone itself are numbed with local anesthesia. Then, a special needle is inserted into the hipbone and about 1 tablespoon of bone marrow is drawn into a syringe. Another needle is inserted into the same area to collect a small piece of the bone marrow. Additional procedures may include allergen testing, urinalysis, and 24-hour urine collection. Participants will receive an evaluation of their mastocytosis. ...

Official Title

Regulation of the Proliferation and Survival of Normal and Neoplastic Human Mast Cells

Quick Facts

Study Start:2002-09-18
Study Completion:N/A
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT00044122

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:1 Day to 80 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. Age 18 years or older
  2. Willing and able to provide informed consent
  3. Able to understand and follow study procedures
  4. Stable medical condition
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Hye Jeong C Bolan, R.N.
CONTACT
(301) 594-1233
bolanhy@mail.nih.gov
Hirsh D Komarow, M.D.
CONTACT
(301) 594-2197
komarowh@mail.nih.gov

Principal Investigator

Hirsh D Komarow, M.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Study Locations (Sites)

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

  • Hirsh D Komarow, M.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2002-09-18
Study Completion DateN/A

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2002-09-18
Study Completion DateN/A

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Mastocytosis
  • Natural History

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Mastocytosis
  • Monoclonal
  • Bone Marrow
  • Tryptase