Genetic Analysis of Keloids
Keloids have a strong genetic component. The goal of this study is to identify genes and regulatory elements on chromosomes that are the cause for keloids or contribute to keloid scarring.
| Condition(s) | Keloid |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | Keloids have a strong genetic component. The goal of this study is to identify genes and regulatory elements on chromosomes that are the cause for keloids or contribute to keloid scarring. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * keloids; * unaffected individuals only if part of a participating keloid family Exclusion Criteria: * no keloids; * unaffected individuals only as part of a participating keloid family |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | UConn Health |
| Locations | Farmington, Connecticut, United States |
| Start date | 2009-04 |
| NCT ID | NCT01619553 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01619553 |