Genetic Analysis of Pediatric Psoriasis
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psoriasis |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 12/9/2018 |
| Start Date: | October 17, 2018 |
| End Date: | October 2019 |
| Contact: | Dermatology CTU |
| Email: | NUderm-research@northwestern.edu |
| Phone: | 312-503-5944 |
This study will ascertain approximately 150 subjects, which will include pediatric psoriasis
patients diagnosed before age 12, parents not affected by psoriasis, and if a family history
is indicated, up to third-degree family members. Saliva (or buccal swabs in the case of
infants) will be obtained for DNA isolation.
patients diagnosed before age 12, parents not affected by psoriasis, and if a family history
is indicated, up to third-degree family members. Saliva (or buccal swabs in the case of
infants) will be obtained for DNA isolation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients (of any age) who developed psoriasis before 12 years of age and who have no
family history of psoriasis in either parent.
- Parents of patients who developed psoriasis before 12 years of age
- Up to third-degree family members (first cousin, grandparent, great-grandparent) with
or without psoriasis, if family history is indicated.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients, parents, and other family member unable to give a saliva or buccal swab
sample.
- Patients, parents, and other family member unable to give written informed consent.
We found this trial at
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225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 227-4000
Principal Investigator: Amy Paller, MD
Phone: 312-503-5944
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children
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