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Longitudinal Study for Relapsing Polychondritis
About This Trial
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare systemic inflammatory disease characterized by recurrent inflammation of cartilage including ears, nose, tracheobronchial tree, chest wall and joints. Less commonly, it can cause inflammation of eyes, vasculature, nervous system, skin and inner ear. The purpose of this study is to study the pathogenesis of RP.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- 1\. Any subject considered to have a diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis according to the investigator.
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- 1\. Inability to provide consent, or in the case of minors, assent.
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Any subject considered to have a diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis according to the investigator.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Inability to provide consent, or in the case of minors, assent.
Locations (1)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States