Longitudinal Study for Relapsing Polychondritis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorUniversity of Pennsylvania
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.
1. Any subject considered to have a diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis according to the investigator.
1. Inability to provide consent, or in the case of minors, assent.