Biomarkers in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to identify biomarkers in people with autoimmune or inflammatory disease and in healthy people. We will use these biomarkers to develop tests that will help us better understand the same biomarkers in the blood of people who have autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Affected subjects, healthy family members, and healthy unrelated subjects will be recruited to the study.  In many cases in data analysis the healthy unrelated subjects will be used as the “control” population

Study subjects will inform their family and friends of this type of research.  If those unaffected individuals would like to participate the study subjects will inform their treating physician or the PI.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Hu Zeng, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Emily Oldham

(507) 538-7772

Oldham.Emily@mayo.edu

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Publications

Publications are currently not available