Clinical Trial: VCRC Tissue Repository

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: VCRC Tissue Biorepository Collection Protocol

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to collect existing tissue specimens from subjects enrolled in Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium (VCRC) studies. Analysis of these tissue specimens and linked clinical data collected through VCRC studies may lead to the identification and development of a series of translational research projects. Results of these studies will provide vasculitis researchers with insight into the causes of these diseases and generate new ideas for diagnostic tests and therapies, and will be of great interest to the larger communities of researchers investigating vasculitis and other autoimmune, inflammatory, and vascular diseases.

Detailed Summary: Biopsy specimens collected as standard of care for these diseases will be retrieved and used in research. The most common biopsies performed are kidney, lung, skin, nerves, and vessels; however, other tissue is also of interest for the study. Biopsies are not performed as part of this protocol, rather we will request consent to collect biopsy specimens already collected under routine care.
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

Current Primary Outcome: Identify genes that increase the risk of developing vasculitis [ Time Frame: 1 year ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

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Information By: University of Pennsylvania

Dates:
Date Received: November 11, 2016
Date Started: November 2016
Date Completion:
Last Updated: February 21, 2017
Last Verified: February 2017