Genetic Analysis of Keloids
ConditionKeloid
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorUConn Health
About this trial
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
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
keloids;
unaffected individuals only if part of a participating keloid family
Disqualifiers
no keloids;
unaffected individuals only as part of a participating keloid family
Trial population
Individuals with diagnosed keloids.
Trial design
Design model
Case-control
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
7,000 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groupsGroup A: affected
Group B: unaffected
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Identification of genetic elements
The goal is to identify relevant genes or genetic elements that cause the disease or contribute to the disease progression and severity.
Time frame
at time of identificationSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov