Immunogenetic Mechanisms in Behcet's Disease

Stopped early

Conditions studied: Behcet's Disease, Uveitis

In brief

Background: \- Uveitis, the inflammation of the interior of the eye, is responsible for numerous new cases of legal blindness every year. Uveitis can be caused by Beh(SqrRoot)(Beta)et s disease (BD), a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect the eye, mucous membranes, and other body organs such as the joints, intestinal tract, blood vessels, and central nervous system. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to see how genes affect Beh(SqrRoot)(Beta)et s disease and if there are differences in Beh(SqrRoot)(Beta)et s disease among people of different backgrounds. Eligibility: * Individuals who have a diagnosis of BD and are enrolled in another NIH study. * Individuals who are willing to donate blood for the purposes of this research study and who are willing to have their blood stored for possible future/other research purposes. Design: * As part of the study, blood samples will be drawn from participants when an exacerbation in disease activity occurs and before and after any significant change in treatment for BD. * No treatments will be provided in this study.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT01109433
Run by
National Eye Institute (NEI)
People needed
25
Starts
2010-04-15
Expected to finish
2018-12-17
Last updated by the study team
2019-11-04

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

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Where it is running

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