Molecular Biology of Polycythemia and Thrombocytosis
Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
Our study is designed to characterize the clinical picture and genetic pattern of Polycythemia and Thrombocytosis. The purpose of this project is to find a gene and its mutation that causes these disorders. When this is accomplished, new therapies to control and eventually cure the disorder can be designed.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Subjects with an elevated hemoglobin concentration (\>18 in males and \>16 in females)
• Subjects with an elevated platelet count (\>450,000)
Locations
United States
Utah
University of Utah
RECRUITING
Salt Lake City
Contact Information
Primary
Josef T Prchal, MD
josef.prchal@hsc.utah.edu
801-581-4220
Backup
Soo Jin Kim, MS
soo.kim@hsc.utah.edu
801-213-4379
Time Frame
Start Date: 2006-07
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-07
Participants
Target number of participants: 200
Treatments
Affected Population
Subjects with an elevated hemoglobin concentration or an elevated platelet count
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Utah
Collaborators: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)