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Genetic and Epigenetic Basis of Chronic Wounds


Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Enrollment

256 participants

Start Date

Dec 4, 2018

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Summary

This pilot study is designed for chronic wounds that fail to heal in a timely manner carry specific genetic signatures. These genetic signatures will be studied using debrided wound tissue that is removed by the wound care provider as part of standard of care. The reference genomic signature will be evaluated by obtaining blood samples and will be compared with wound debrided tissue genomic signature to understand wound specific genomic changes.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Willing to comply with protocol instructions, including all study visits and study activities.
  • Chronic wounds (> than four weeks since onset)
  • Clinically diagnosed diabetic or non-diabetic ulcer.
  • For patients with multiple wounds, the largest wound will be used for the study.

Exclusion Criteria4

  • Individuals who are deemed unable to understand the procedures, risks and benefits of the study,(i.e. unable to provide informed consent)
  • Pregnant females (self-declared) or lactating
  • Subjects with marked immunodeficiency (HIV/AIDS or immune-suppressive medications)
  • Prisoners

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Interventions

OTHERNo Interventions

Not applicable - No Interventions


Locations(1)

UPMC Wound Care Centers

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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