Data and Sample Collection Study to Elucidate the Mechanisms of Eosinophilic Disorders

Description

The purpose of this study is to elucidate the mechanisms underlying eosinophil growth, survival, migration, and function and to investigate and further characterize the pathophysiology of, clinical manifestations of, and spectrum of disease severity of eosinophilic inflammation in humans.

Conditions

Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Eosinophilic Inflammatory Disease, Food Allergy

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to elucidate the mechanisms underlying eosinophil growth, survival, migration, and function and to investigate and further characterize the pathophysiology of, clinical manifestations of, and spectrum of disease severity of eosinophilic inflammation in humans.

Eosinophils and Inflammation, an Expanded Study

Data and Sample Collection Study to Elucidate the Mechanisms of Eosinophilic Disorders

Condition
Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Eosinophilic Inflammatory Disease
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229-3039

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Signed informed consent obtained from the patient or parent/guardian. Assent will be obtained from all minors 11 years of age and older.
  • * Carrying a diagnosis of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease, eosinophilic inflammatory disease, or food allergy OR family member, or normal control

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati,

Marc E. Rothenberg, M.D., Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2050-01