TSC Biosample Repository and Natural History Database

Description

The TSC Biosample Repository collects and stores samples of blood, DNA, and tissues that scientists can request to use in their research. The samples we collect are all linked to clinical data in the TSC Natural History Database. The TSC Natural History Database captures clinical data to document the impact of the disease on a person's health over his or her lifetime. This data may be collected retrospectively or prospectively.

Conditions

Tuberous Sclerosis, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The TSC Biosample Repository collects and stores samples of blood, DNA, and tissues that scientists can request to use in their research. The samples we collect are all linked to clinical data in the TSC Natural History Database. The TSC Natural History Database captures clinical data to document the impact of the disease on a person's health over his or her lifetime. This data may be collected retrospectively or prospectively.

TSC Alliance Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Biosample Repository and Natural History Database

TSC Biosample Repository and Natural History Database

Condition
Tuberous Sclerosis
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States,

Loma Linda

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, California, United States,

Los Angeles

University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095

Oakland

Jack & Julia Center for TSC, Oakland Children's Hospital and Research Center, Oakland, California, United States,

Denver

The Children's Hospital, Denver, Colorado, United States,

Miami

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, United States,

Chicago

Chicago Comer Children's Hospital Neurogenetic Clinic, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States,

Iowa City

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, United States,

Silver Spring

TSC Alliance, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20910

Boston

Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States,

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.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis complex or lymphangioleiomyomatosis (sporadic LAM).

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

National Tuberous Sclerosis Association,

Study Record Dates

2050-12