VCRC Genetic Repository One Time DNA Protocol - 2016
IRB Number: 2014-278
October 06, 2016
Institutional Review Board, Hospital for Special Surgery
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Principal Investigator
Co-Investigators
- Lindsay S. Lally, MD
- Jessica K. Gordon, MD
- Annel Fernandez
- Emily Bakaj
- Alexandra Morquette
Summary
The purpose of this registry is to identify factors that increase the risk of developing vasculitis, a group of severe diseases that feature inflammation of blood vessels. Results of this study will provide vasculitis researchers insight into the causes of these diseases and generate new ideas of diagnostic test and therapies. Currently, we have 27 patients enrolled. Participation in this study involves a single 45 minute visit where clinical data will be collected as well as a blood draw.
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
Inclusion criteria:
- Patients must be able to provide informed consent
- Patients must meet diagnostic criteria for at least one of the following vasculitis-related diseases:
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Takayasu's Arteritis
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Granulomatosis with Wegener’s and Microscopic Polyangiitis
- Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Exclusion criteria:
- Inability to give informed consent and to sign the consent form
- Enrolled in VCRC protocols 5502, 5503, 5504, 5505, 5506, 5522, or 5523
- Unwilling to provide blood for DNA collection