Conquering Diseases

Study Of The Genetic Factors That May Impact Vitiligo

Description

Seeking people who either have vitiligo or are closely related to someone who has vitiligo for a study of genetic factors that may impact the start or progression of vitiligo

Overview

Participants in this study are asked to fill out a survey four times a year, and collect saliva once, and blood, and skin samples at home twice a year for up to five years. All study activities are done remotely.

What we're hoping for

We are collecting survey data and skin, blood, and saliva samples from people who either have vitiligo or are closely related to someone who does to better understand the genetics of vitiligo

Additional Information

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: Not Available

 Principal Investigator

John E Harris, MD, PhD

UMass Chan Medical School

 Study Contact

Dermatology  Research

774-455-4758

DermResearch@umassmed.edu

 Location

UMass Chan University Campus

55 Lake Ave North 

Worcester,MA 01655

508-856-8989