Genetic Analysis of Keloids

ConditionKeloid
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorUConn Health

About this trial

Keloids have a strong genetic component. The goal of this study is to identify genes and regulatory elements on chromosomes that are the cause for keloids or contribute to keloid scarring.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

keloids;

unaffected individuals only if part of a participating keloid family

Disqualifiers

no keloids;

unaffected individuals only as part of a participating keloid family

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

7,000 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups

Sponsors and collaborators