Genomics of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) is a progressive liver disorder of unknown cause. Current evidence suggests that genes, the genetic material we inherit from our parents, in combination with environmental factors, likely play an important role in the development of PSC.
This study is being done to investigate whether genes make people more likely to develop PSC. Discovery of these genes will help us to better understand how PSC developes and subsequently, to apply new approaches for its prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
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Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Mapping of Susceptibility Genes in Adult Chronic Cholestatic Liver Diseases []
Adult chronic cholestatic liver diseases, such as Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), are progressive liver disorders of unknown cause. Current evidence suggests that genes, the genetic material we inherit from our parents, in combination with environmental factors, likely play an important role in the development of PSC. This study is being done to investigate whether genes (the inherited genetic material passed from parents to their children) make people more likely to develop PSC. Discovery of these proposed genes will help us to better understand how PSC progresses,
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Men, Women, and Children between the ages of 5-90 with a history of PSC.
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PSC patients who have had a liver transplant are eligible.
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Family members (1st degree relatives) of enrolled PSC patients are eligible.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals with no history of PSC or those unable to provide consent.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
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1 | Mayo Clinic | Rochester | Minnesota | United States | 55901 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Mayo Clinic
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Konstantinos N Lazaridis, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
- P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S. PSC Resource of Genetic Risk, Environment, and Synergy Studies. Click here for more information!
- Mayo Clinic Clinical Trials
Publications
None provided.- 670-02 PSC