Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology Research Procedures

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to find and identify autoreactive lymphocytes including autoantibody producing B cells and autoreactive T-cells.

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:

18 years or older.
Both sexes will be enrolled.
Neurological conditions that are suspected to be antibody mediated.
All subjects will be required to have the capacity to give appropriate informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

Vulnerable study population.
Infection on the skin at the site where the biopsy is to be performed.
Bleeding disorders or people with a low number of platelets.
Any allergy to medications used for numbing the areas during the procedures.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 1/30/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

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
Jacksonville, Fla. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Alfonso Lopez Chiriboga, M.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology DLCMSANResCoor@mayo.edu
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Sean Pittock, M.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology DLCMSANResCoor@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Alfonso Lopez Chiriboga, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology

DLCMSANResCoor@mayo.edu

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Sean Pittock, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology

DLCMSANResCoor@mayo.edu

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