Culture and Characteristics of Mastocytosis Mast Cells
Data Collection
Mast Cell Activation Disorders+4
+ Immune System Diseases
+ Neoplasms
Summary
Study start date: May 1, 1993
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This protocol is designed to examine those growth potentiating and inhibiting factors which regulate mast cell number in patients with mastocytosis, and to explore the molecular basis of the disease process in hopes of improving therapy. Patients entered into the study are seen initially and may elect to be reevaluated yearly. The majority of patients to be entered into this protocol are currently followed at NIH on other protocols. Medical workup and treatment are in accordance with standard medical practice. The protocol is for 3 years, to be extended as facilities, faculty, and patients permit.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.300 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Subjects include children and adults from birth to 80 years of age. Participants must have histologic evidence of an increased mast cell number in at least one organ system. Must be willing to be seen at the NIH according to protocol guidelines. Routine medical care must be available through their referral physician. Patients with mastocytosis now followed at the NIH on protocol 88-I-0190 will be continued on this study.
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Bethesda, United StatesOpen National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Google Maps