Understanding Body Chemistry in Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at how bodies with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) process nutrients and energy differently. By comparing people with vEDS to healthy volunteers, researchers hope to find new ways to manage the condition better.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You must have a confirmed genetic mutation in COL3A1 that causes vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- You must be able to understand the study and give your permission to participate
- You cannot be taking corticosteroid medications (like prednisone) right now
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding
- You cannot be acutely ill or recovering from a recent infection when you join
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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