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NCT01619553 Genetic Analysis of Keloids

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT01619553
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor UConn Health
Condition Keloid
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 7,000 participants
Start Date 2009-04
Primary Completion 2030-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 7,000 participants in total. It began in 2009-04 with a primary completion date of 2030-12.

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Brief Summary

Keloids have a strong genetic component. The goal of this study is to identify genes and regulatory elements on chromosomes that are the cause for keloids or contribute to keloid scarring.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * keloids; * unaffected individuals only if part of a participating keloid family Exclusion Criteria: * no keloids; * unaffected individuals only as part of a participating keloid family

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ernst Reichenberger, PhD

✉ reichenberger@uchc.edu

📞 866-512-9897

Principal Investigator

Ernst Reichenberger, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

UConn Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT01619553 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Keloid. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT01619553 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT01619553 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at reichenberger@uchc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT01619553 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Farmington, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT01619553 clinical trial?

NCT01619553 is sponsored by UConn Health. The principal investigator is Ernst Reichenberger, PhD at UConn Health. The trial plans to enroll 7,000 participants.

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