Viral Diseases Clinical Trial
Official title:
Identification of Novel Viruses
Verified date | March 2020 |
Source | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) |
Contact | n/a |
Is FDA regulated | No |
Health authority | |
Study type | Observational |
This study will try to identify new or known viruses responsible for diseases or conditions
of unknown cause. Viruses are an important cause of illness. They have been identified as
causes of several cancers, including certain liver cancers and cervical cancer. Several
diseases, such as Kawasaki s disease, aplastic anemia, aphthous ulcers, and certain fevers of
unknown origin in immune suppressed patients are thought possibly to be due to viruses, but
their cause has not yet been determined. This study will use very sensitive molecular
techniques to try to identify new or known viruses in patients with conditions of unknown
causes. This study does not involve any treatment.
Any patient with a condition or disease whose cause is unknown may be eligible for this
study. A referral from a local physician is required for patients who wish to enroll in this
study.
Participants will have blood samples drawn up to four times during the study. The total
amount of blood drawn in any 6-week period will not exceed 50 milliliters (about 3-1/2
tablespoons) for adults and 5 ml (about 1/2 tablespoon) per kilogram (2.2 pounds) for
children. In addition, body fluids, such as joint or spinal fluid, or tissue samples, such as
biopsy specimens, obtained previously for medical purposes, may be obtained for testing.
The patient s doctor will be informed of any positive findings from the samples.
Identification of a virus does not necessarily mean that the virus is causing the patient s
condition or disease. Additional tests from many patients with similar diseases or conditions
are required before a virus can be definitively associated with a disease. Similarly, failure
to find a virus does not necessarily mean that the patient is not infected with a virus that
is causing the condition, as the tests used in this study are imperfect and will not detect
certain forms of viruses that can cause disease.
Status | Terminated |
Enrollment | 59 |
Est. completion date | March 23, 2020 |
Est. primary completion date | March 23, 2020 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | All |
Age group | N/A and older |
Eligibility |
- INCLUSION CRITERIA: Any patient with a condition or disease whose etiology is unknown. Adequate venous access. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: None |
Country | Name | City | State |
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United States | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike | Bethesda | Maryland |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) |
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Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | The purpose of this protocol is to obtain blood, body fluids, skin or mucosal biopsies, or discarded pathologic specimens from patients with diseases or syndromes of unknown etiology. | Experimental studies will be performed on blood, body fluids, or discarded tissue specimens. Better understanding of the diseases of unknown etiology, improved diagnostic tests, and possible new treatments for diseases. | Ongoing |
Status | Clinical Trial | Phase | |
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Completed |
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