RECRUITING

Deciphering the Genetic Architecture of Autoimmune Diseases

Study Overview

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Description

Background: Autoimmune diseases can be caused by genes people inherit from their parents. The gene changes that cause these diseases have been well studied in people with European and Asian ancestors. But some diseases behave differently in people who are native to North and South America. Researchers want to know more about the gene changes and other factors that may cause autoimmune diseases among these people. This project will be based in Peru. Objective: To study how gene changes can lead to autoimmune diseases in people native to Peru. Eligibility: People aged 18 years and older with an autoimmune disease. These may include systemic lupus erythematosus; Sjogren disease; scleroderma; rheumatoid arthritis; seronegative spondylo-arthropathies; and systemic vasculitis. Family members and healthy volunteers are also needed. Design: Participants will have 2 clinic visits; these will be 2 weeks apart. The clinics will be in Lima, Iquitos, and other sites in Peru. Visit 1: Participants will have a physical exam. They will answer questions about their health risks and habits. They will provide blood and urine samples. Visit 2: Participants will provide a second blood sample and a stool sample. They will talk about the results of their first clinical exam with researchers. The cost of travel to and from the clinics will be provided. Participants will get $30 per visit and a snack.

Official Title

Deciphering the Genetic Architecture of Autoimmune Diseases

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-05-04
Study Completion:2030-04-22
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06948110

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:18 Years to 115 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Patients diagnosed with SLE, Sjogren's disease, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, and systemic vasculitis, as defined by the American College of Rheumatology classification criteria.
  2. * Over 18 years old
  3. * Family members of identified cases, and unrelated individuals. The controls would be from the same community as the patients and families studied, and of the same age and gender. Screening for autoimmune diseases and allergic diseases will be performed.
  4. * Over 18 years old
  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

Cristina M Lanata, M.D.
CONTACT
(301) 451-2302
cristina.lanata@nih.gov

Principal Investigator

Cristina M Lanata, M.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Study Locations (Sites)

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

  • Cristina M Lanata, M.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

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 Date2025-05-04
Study Completion Date2030-04-22

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-05-04
Study Completion Date2030-04-22

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Autoimmune Diseases