Rheumatology patient and skin sample registry study at Yale
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Immune system & allergy, Infections, Mouth & dental, Skin clinical trials.
This study builds a health record and blood/skin sample collection for people with rheumatic autoimmune diseases who are getting care at Yale. It may help researchers understand these conditions and develop better tests or treatments over time.
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Who can take part
- You (or the patient) must be age 18 or older
- If you have a rheumatic autoimmune disease, you must be receiving care at Yale Rheumatology clinics
- You must be able to give informed consent
- For skin biopsy donation: you must not be allergic to lidocaine or epinephrine
- For skin biopsy donation: you must not have a history of poor wound healing
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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