Status:

UNKNOWN

Genotype-phenotype Correlation in Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Collaborating Sponsors:

Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association (DEBRA)

University of Birmingham

Conditions:

Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa

Laryngo Onycho Cutaneous Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

Up to 75 years

Brief Summary

This study will collect genetic and clinical information of junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) patients. Computer analysis will be performed on genetic mutations found in these patients and this w...

Detailed Description

Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) is a rare genetic skin disease where genetic defects in skin proteins result in extensive blistering in response to mild mechanical stress. Patients are often af...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults and children with a diagnosis of JEB or LOC syndrome, which has been confirmed with genetic testing. A mutation is present in one of the following genes: LAMA3, LAMB3, LAMC2 or COL17A1.
  • Current JEB patients, or JEB patients within the last 5 years who have used the EB service at Solihull hospital or Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital. This includes patients who are living and also those who passed away in the last 5 years (eg from severe JEB).

Exclusion

  • Adult patients who are unable to give informed consent. Child patients who do not assent and/ or have no one appropriate who can consent on their behalf.
  • Persons who might not adequately understand verbal explanations or written information given in English.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 27 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04727268

Start Date

September 27 2021

End Date

December 30 2021

Last Update

October 4 2021

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Solihull Hospital

Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B91 2JL