Sarcoid Genetic Analysis (SAGA)

February 17, 2016 updated by: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
To identify sarcoidosis susceptibility genes and to determine how these genes and environmental risk factors interact to cause sarcoidosis.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

BACKGROUND:

Sarcoidosis is a rare systemic granulomatous disease that mainly affects young to middle aged adults, and more severely affects African Americans than Caucasians. The etiology of sarcoidosis is not yet known, and epidemiological studies have only identified general risk factors including age, sex, race, and family history. Sarcoidosis may also be influenced by environmental factors, although the particular environmental agents have not yet been clearly defined. While previous studies have provided evidence for familial clustering, little is known about the genes that influence predisposition to sarcoidosis.

DESIGN NARRATIVE:

This is a multicenter consortium genetic epidemiology study. The investigators will accomplish their goal by organizing a 10-site multi-center consortium to recruit an adequate sample of sarcoidosis families for analysis. They plan to use the affected sibling pair linkage analysis to scan the genome for linked chromosomal regions, transmission disequilibrium testing to evaluate candidate genes in those regions with evidence for linkage, and an environmental questionnaire to collect data to test for possible interactions of susceptibility genes with exogenous risk factors. Genotyping and analysis of data are scheduled to begin in July, 2001 with completion of all analysis by April, 2004.

The study consists of a Clinical Core, a Data Coordinating Core, and a Genetics Core with a DNA Processing Center and a Genotyping Center. Eight of the ten clinical centers comprising the Clinical Core are members of the ACCESS, A Case Control Etiology of Sarcoidosis Study.

The study completion date listed in this record was obtained from the "End Date" entered in the Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) record.

Study Type

Observational

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

No older than 100 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

No eligibility criteria

Study Plan

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Sponsor

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Investigators

  • Michael Iannuzzi, Henry Ford Hospital

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 1999

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 25, 2000

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 25, 2000

First Posted (Estimate)

May 26, 2000

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 18, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 17, 2016

Last Verified

October 1, 2005

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 5084
  • U01HL060263 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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