Longitudinal Study for Relapsing Polychondritis

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorUniversity of Pennsylvania

About this trial

Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare systemic inflammatory disease characterized by recurrent inflammation of cartilage including ears, nose, tracheobronchial tree, chest wall and joints. Less commonly, it can cause inflammation of eyes, vasculature, nervous system, skin and inner ear. The purpose of this study is to study the pathogenesis of RP.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

1. Any subject considered to have a diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis according to the investigator.

Disqualifiers

1. Inability to provide consent, or in the case of minors, assent.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

100 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group

Sponsors and collaborators