RECRUITING

Natural History of Individuals With Immune System Problems That Lead to Fungal Infections

Study Overview

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Description

Background: \- The immune system is made up of special cells, tissues, and organs that fight infections. Problems with this system may lead to frequent, severe, or unusual fungal infections. These infections are often difficult to treat. Researchers want to collect blood and tissue samples from people who have unusual, persistent or severe fungal infections or immune problems that increase the risk of these infections. Objectives: \- To collect medical information and samples for a long-term study of people with immune system problems that lead to fungal infections. Eligibility: * People with a history of fungal infections caused by immune system problems. * Parents, children, and siblings of this group. * Healthy volunteers not related to the first two groups. Design: * This long-term study may last for up to 25 years. Those in the study may need to provide new information about every 6 months. The procedures for each person may vary with the particular diagnosis and the extent of fungal infection. Healthy volunteers may have only one or two visits. * At the first visit, those in the study will have a full medical history and physical exam. They will also provide blood. * Research procedures may include the following: * Saliva, urine or stool testing * Mouthwash collection for DNA testing * Collection of cheek cells, nail clippings, or vaginal fluid * Tests of leftover tissue or body fluid from previous medical procedures * Skin or oral mucous membrane biopsy * Collection of white blood cells * Followup visits will involve a physical exam and updated medical history. Blood, saliva, urine, or nail clipping samples may be taken for ongoing studies. Any additional tests or exams required by the study doctors may also be done. * Participants may withdraw from the study pool at any time.

Official Title

The Natural History and Pathogenesis of Human Fungal Infections

Quick Facts

Study Start:2012-11-05
Study Completion:N/A
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT01386437

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 99 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

Michail S Lionakis, M.D.
CONTACT
(301) 443-5089
lionakism@mail.nih.gov

Principal Investigator

Michail S Lionakis, 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)

  • Michail S Lionakis, M.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2012-11-05
Study Completion DateN/A

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2012-11-05
Study Completion DateN/A

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy Candidiasis Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED)
  • Fungal Infections
  • Molds
  • Autoimmune Polyendocrinpathy Syndrome (APS) Type 1
  • Natural History
  • Mucocutaneous Fungal Infection
  • Invasive Fungal Infection

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
  • Invasive Aspergillosis
  • CARD9
  • APECED