Peripheral Blood, Urine and Skin Sample Collection for Cutaneous Lymphoma, Eczema, and Atopic Dermatitis Research
University of Pittsburgh
Summary
This is a tissue, urine, and blood banking protocol for cutaneous t-cell lymphoma (CTCL), eczema, and atopic dermatitis patients for current and future research.
Description
The purpose of this study is to provide a central mechanism for monitoring access to peripheral blood, urine, and skin specimens obtained from CTCL, eczema, and atopic dermatitis patients to monitor: * immunologic assays/flow cytometry * tumor progression/regression * genomic studies * proteomic studies * others germane to the advancement of CTCL treatment
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 or older * able and willing to provide informed consent * diagnosed with CTCL * diagnosed with either atopic dermatitis or eczema Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of CTCL, atopic dermatitis, or eczema diagnosis in medical record
Interventions
- OtherBlood draw, skin biopsy or urine collection
Up to 9 blood draws/year of 60 ml of whole blood. One 6 mm punch biopsy may be obtained up to 4 times per year.
Location
- University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterPittsburgh, Pennsylvania