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NCT02471352 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Studies of Dermatologic Diseases Biospecimen Acquisition Protocol

A clinical trial of Healthy Volunteers and Normal Volunteers, sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).

Recruiting
Registry status
700
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02471352 is a study of Healthy Volunteers and Normal Volunteers that is actively recruiting participants, run by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). The registered enrollment target is 700 participants, above the 479-participant average among 283 other Healthy Volunteers trials with a reported enrollment target (46% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02471352, a study of Healthy Volunteers and Normal Volunteers, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).

RECRUITING
Registry status
700 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Background: \- Skin disease can have many causes. It can have widespread consequences, and in rare cases can lead to death. Researchers want to determine the causes of various types of skin diseases and find a way to treat them. Objectives: \- To determine the causes of various skin diseases and find ways to treat them. Eligibility: * People ages 2 and older who have: * A skin disease or at risk of developing a skin disease OR * A family member of persons with a skin disease * Healthy volunteers ages 2 and older Design: * Participants will be screened under a separate protocol. * Participants may take a survey about how their skin condition affects their quality of life. * Participants will have a medical history and a physical exam including a detailed skin exam. Pictures will be taken of their skin to document any skin disease. * Participants will have specimens collected. This may include: * Several teaspoons of blood taken at each visit * Stool samples * Nail and body fluid (like saliva) samples * Cheek swabs. The inside of the cheek will be scraped for about a minute in each direction to collect cells. * Collection of skin samples with: * A swab (like a Q-tip) * Gently scraping skin to remove the outer layers of cells * Applying and removing 1-inch pieces of tape * Participants may have up to 4 skin biopsies in 12 months, with 4 separate biopsies taken each time. * An area of skin will be numbed with an injection. * A piece of skin the size of a pencil eraser will be removed using a small instrument. * A flat scar usually develops at the biopsy site.

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 700 participants
Start Date 2015-06-19
Est. Completion 2027-01-31

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02471352

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02471352 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 700 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 479-participant average among 283 other Healthy Volunteers trials with a reported enrollment target (46% higher). The listed sponsor is National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), which has 93 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Healthy Volunteers appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT02471352 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02471352 about?

NCT02471352 is a clinical study titled "Studies of Dermatologic Diseases Biospecimen Acquisition Protocol". Background: \- Skin disease can have many causes. It can have widespread consequences, and in rare cases can lead to death. Researchers want to determine the causes of various types of skin diseases and find a way to treat them. Objectives: \- To determine the causes of various skin diseases and ...

What is the current status of trial NCT02471352?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 700 participants. The study started on 2015-06-19. Estimated completion is 2027-01-31.

What conditions does trial NCT02471352 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Healthy Volunteers, Normal Volunteers, Dermatologic Conditions, Carcinoma, Merkel Cell.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02471352?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), which has 93 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02471352 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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