Regulation of the Proliferation and Survival of Normal and Neoplastic Human Mast Cells

Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

This study will examine growth factors that promote and inhibit mast cell proliferation resulting in mastocytosis, a disease of excessive mast cells in the body. These cells can release chemicals that cause itching, blisters, flushing, bone pain and abdominal pain. Patients up to 80 years of age with mastocytosis may be eligible for this 1-day study. Participants will have one visit at NIH lasting up to 8 hours, during which they will undergo the following tests and procedures: * Medical history and physical examination. * Laboratory studies, if medically indicated. * Blood tests to identify genetic changes important in the growth, development, and functioning of mast cells. * Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. For the bone marrow procedure, the skin over the hipbone and the outer surface of the bone itself are numbed with local anesthesia. Then, a special needle is inserted into the hipbone and about 1 tablespoon of bone marrow is drawn into a syringe. Another needle is inserted into the same area to collect a small piece of the bone marrow. Additional procedures may include allergen testing, urinalysis, and 24-hour urine collection. Participants will receive an evaluation of their mastocytosis. ...

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 1 day
Maximum Age: 80
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• Two to 80 years of age.

• A biological relative without the diagnosis of mastocytosis by skin examination or histologic evidence in a skin or bone marrow biopsy

• Participant has a primary medical care provider outside the NIH

• Ability to provide informed consent.

Locations
United States
Maryland
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITING
Bethesda
Contact Information
Primary
Hye Jeong C Bolan, R.N.
bolanhy@mail.nih.gov
(301) 594-1233
Backup
Hirsh D Komarow, M.D.
komarowh@mail.nih.gov
(301) 594-2197
Time Frame
Start Date: 2002-09-18
Participants
Target number of participants: 600
Treatments
Adult Relatives
Relatives of patient with mastocytosis
Adults with Mastocytosis
Adults with documented mastocytosis
Pediatric Patients with Mastocytosis
Pediatric patients with documented mastocytosis
Pediatric Relatives
Pediatric relatives of patients with mastocytosis
Sponsors
Leads: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

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