Longitudinal Study for Relapsing Polychondritis
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare systemic inflammatory disease characterized by recurrent inflammation of cartilage including ears, nose, tracheobronchial tree, chest wall and joints. Less commonly, it can cause inflammation of eyes, vasculature, nervous system, skin and inner ear. The purpose of this study is to study the pathogenesis of RP.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• 1\. Any subject considered to have a diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis according to the investigator.
Locations
United States
Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITING
Philadelphia
Contact Information
Primary
Carol McAlear
cmcalear@upenn.edu
7813214567
Time Frame
Start Date: 2021-02-26
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Treatments
Relapsing Polychondritis Cohort
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Pennsylvania