RecruitingNCT00557726

Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases

Sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Feb 17, 1978

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Inflammation Infection

Summary

This protocol is being established to cover the evaluation of patients with inflammatory and/or infectious diseases which are not covered under previously existing protocols. The purpose of such a protocol is that frequently patients are referred to us with either diagnosed or undiagnosed illnesses which would be of interest to our teaching program or which would serve as a source of patients to subsequently be entered into established, ongoing protocol studies. Such patients will be admitted to the protocol and handled according to accepted medical practice of diagnosis and treatment.

Eligibility

Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This is a broad research study at the NIH that evaluates and manages patients with known or suspected infectious or inflammatory diseases. It allows NIH researchers to study the causes, progression, and treatments of infections and inflammatory conditions in a wide range of patients. You may be eligible if: - You are 3 years of age or older - You have known or suspected exposure to an infection, OR you have signs and symptoms of an infectious or inflammatory disease - You have a primary physician outside of NIH who will continue to oversee your regular care - You or your legal guardian are capable of providing informed consent You may NOT be eligible if: - You are pregnant - You have conditions that the investigator believes would put you at undue risk or make participation unsuitable Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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