Investigation of Immune Disorders and Deficiencies

April 3, 2017 updated by: Oral Alpan, O & O Alpan LLC

Investigation of Molecular, Genetic and Cellular Mechanisms of Human Immune Disorders and Deficiencies

The immune system is an intricate system comprised of specialized cells, proteins, tissues and organs. Proper functioning is critical to the body's ability to defend itself against harmful pathogens. Immunological disorders and deficiencies are defects in the immune system that lead to abnormal immune responses. Abnormal immune responses could be derived from immune deficiencies, dysregulations or hypersensitivities.

The overall goal of this research study is to identify the mechanisms of primary immune deficiencies and immune disorders at the genetic, cellular and molecular level, using novel analytic techniques to be performed on immune cells derived from blood samples. The knowledge gained from the aims of this study could lead to better diagnostics and identify novel targets for therapeutic interventions.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PID) represent a class of disorders in which there is an instrinsic defect in the human immune system. The PID could be caused by defects or perturbations in either the innate or adaptive immune cells, such as B cell defects which result in lack of antibodies. Research in this topic remains a difficult feat due factors such as genetic heterogeneity and the gene-environment interface. Limitations of standard of care testing leads to many patients with immunological problems to be undiagnosed. In addition to the variety of primary immune deficiencies, there are large number of immune system disorders due to various perturbations in the immunological components that cause diseases with much greater prevalence such as autoimmune diseases, lymphoproliferative diseases, chronic inflammation and certain cancers. The causes of these immune disorders are typically more complex than PID but there are also many overlaps in immune hyper-activation and deficiency.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

343

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22030
        • O&O Alpan LLC

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 day and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with abnormal immune responses or potential PID or immune disorders (allergies, autoimmune diseases) will be enrolled as the study group and patients with no prior immune abnormalities will be enrolled as the control group.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subject is greater than or equal to 1 day of age and less than or equal to 100years of age
  • Signed Informed Consent/Assent
  • Subject is able and willing to comply with study protocol requirements
  • From clinical or blood laboratory findings subject has evidence of immune abnormalities (or no immune abnormalities in the case of controls) or immune-mediated disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Risk factors for donating blood (such as anemia or blood clotting disorders)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Immune deficiencies/Immune disorders
Patients with abnormal immune responses or potential primary immune deficiencies or immune disorders (allergies, autoimmune diseases) will be enrolled as the study group.
No prior immune abnormalities
Patients with no prior immune abnormalities will be enrolled as the control group.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Genetic variants
Time Frame: 10 years
To elucidate genetic variants associated with various previously identified immune disorders to include but not limited to immune dysregulations, hypersensitivities, inflammatory conditions and deficiencies.
10 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pathogenesis
Time Frame: 10 years
To further elucidate pathogenesis of previously discovered immune disorders or subjects with suspected allergic/immunological disorders using cell surface and intracellular staining techniques using flow cytometry.
10 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

O & O Alpan LLC

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Oral Alpan, MD, O & O Alpan LLC

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2018

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 6, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 5, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

November 13, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 4, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 3, 2017

Last Verified

April 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 12-CFCT-04

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