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Metabolic Profiling of Immune Responses in Immune-mediated Diseases

Metabolic Profiling of Immune Responses in Immune-Mediated Diseases


Sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Aug 10, 2021

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Background: The immune system is the part of the body that fights infection. Some people have immune deficiencies that cause skin rashes, make them get sick often with infections, or make it difficult for their skin to heal. Researchers want to learn more to better treat conditions that affect immune response. Objective: To learn about how the immune system and skin healing are related to each other. Eligibility: People ages 18-75 with primary immune deficiency, eczema, or psoriasis. Healthy volunteers are also needed. Design: Participants will be screened with a medical and medicine history and a physical exam. They may take a pregnancy test. Participants will discuss the medicines or supplements they take as well as skin products they use, such as soaps and lotions. Participants will have up to 4 skin biopsies taken from the forearm. A needle will inject an anesthetic into the skin where the biopsy will be done. A sharp tool that looks like a tiny cookie cutter will be used to remove a round plug of skin a bit smaller than the tip of a pencil. Participants will give at least 1 blood sample. Participants may have optional skin swab collection. A cotton swab will be used to swab the skin on the arm. Participants may have optional skin tape collection. A sticky strip of tape will be placed on the arm and then removed. Participants may give leftover samples taken as part of their regular medical care. Participation will last for about 4 days. Participants will have 2 visits that each last about 1 hour. They may be asked to repeat the study in the future.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study, run at the NIH, investigates how the immune system's metabolism changes in people with different immune conditions — including primary immune deficiencies (PID), psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and healthy volunteers. By studying how immune cells produce and use energy, researchers aim to find new biomarkers (biological signals) that distinguish healthy immune function from disease, which could eventually lead to better targeted therapies. Participants will provide blood samples and optionally small skin biopsies. These samples will be analyzed for immune cell activity, metabolic patterns, and bacterial/fungal culture results. The study is purely observational and research-oriented. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 75 years old - You have a confirmed or suspected primary immune deficiency, physician-diagnosed psoriasis or atopic dermatitis, OR you are a healthy volunteer - You are willing to allow storage of samples for future research - You are able to provide informed consent You may NOT be eligible if: - You have used anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs (other than aspirin or NSAIDs) within the past 3 months - You have used immunomodulatory drugs (such as chemotherapy or steroids) within the past 3 months, unless approved by the investigator - You have a history of keloid formation - You are pregnant, lactating, or breastfeeding Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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