Gene Polymorphism Study of Normal Individual Inflammasome Genes



Status:Completed
Conditions:Healthy Studies
Therapuetic Areas:Other
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:11/8/2014
Start Date:February 2013
End Date:February 2015
Contact:Mark Wewers, MD
Email:mark.wewers@osumc.edu
Phone:614-293-4978

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

Immunological Characterization of Blood and Inflammasome Gene Segment Polymorphism Analysis of Normal Healthy Individuals

This study is intended to collect blood from healthy individuals to investigate whether
variations in immune-related (inflammasome) genes affect how the immune cells found in the
blood can help fight infections and prevent diseases.


Inclusion Criteria:

1. Healthy with no chronic or acute illnesses, or taking medication which in the opinion
of the PI would impact the analyses being conducted.

2. At least 18 years or older.

3. Are capable of reading, understanding and providing written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Non-English speaking.

2. Individuals under 18 years old.

3. Woman who believe they are or may be pregnant. (Based on self reporting. Pregnancy
testing will not be conducted for the purposes of this study)

4. Individuals experiencing acute or chronic illnesses which in the opinion of the PI
would impact the analyses being conducted.

5. Currently taking prescription or over the counter medication which in the opinion of
the PI would impact the analyses being conducted.

6. Individual has donated blood more than twice in the last week or the amount to be
drawn will exceed the maximum allowance in the last 8 weeks.
We found this trial at
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Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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