Condition: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) · Autoinflammation · Periodic Fever · Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
This study is designed to explore the genetics and pathophysiology of diseases presenting with intermittent fever, including familial Mediterranean fever, TRAPS, hyper-IgD syndrome, and related diseases. The following individuals may be eligible for this natural history study: 1) patients with known or suspected familial Mediterranean fever, TRAPS, hyper-IgD syndrome or related disorders; 2) relatives of these patients; 3) healthy, normal volunteers 7 years of age or older. Patients will undergo a medical and family history, physical examination, blood and urine tests. Additional tests and procedures may include the following: 1. X-rays 2. Consultations with specialists 3. DNA sample collection (blood or saliva sample) for genetic studies. These might include studies of specific genes, or more complete sequencing of the genome. 4. Additional blood samples a maximum of 1 pint (450 ml) during a 6-week period for studies of white cell adhesion (stickiness) 5. Leukapheresis for collecting larger amounts of white cells for study. For this procedure, whole blood is collected through a needle in an arm vein. The blood flows through a machine that separates it into its components. The white cells are removed and the rest of the blood is returned to the body through another needle in the other arm. Patients may be followed approximately every 6 months to monitor symptoms, adjust medicine dosages, and undergo routine blood and urine tests. They will receive genetic counseling by th…
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Amanda K Ombrello, M.D. · (301) 827-4258 · ombrelloak@mail.nih.gov
Benjamin D Solomon, M.D. · (301) 402-8824 · solomonb@mail.nih.gov
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| National Institutes of Health Clinical Center | Bethesda, Maryland, United States | Recruiting |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | Not Yet Recruiting |
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