Epidemiological Survey and Genetic Analysis of AD Patients in Hong Kong
Study Purpose
This is a joint research study between The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) as titled above. In view of the increasing prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD), the lack of complete epidemiology data on childhood and adult AD in Hong Kong and the lack of complete understanding on the genetic and environmental factors associated with it, the purpose of this study to carry out an epidemiology and genetic study that targets AD patients within the local Hong Kong population. The investigators will search for new AD-associated genetic variants that are related to the local population and believe that the genetic profiles that arise from this project will form an important basis for the future management and treatment of AD, such as disease-risk screening strategy and therapeutic target development.
Recruitment Criteria
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Healthy volunteers are participants who do not have a disease or condition, or related conditions or symptoms |
Yes |
Study Type
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Observational |
Eligible Ages | N/A and Over |
Gender | All |
Trial Details
Trial ID:
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NCT04154839 |
Phase
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Lead Sponsor
The sponsor is the organization or person who oversees the clinical study and is responsible for analyzing the study data. |
The University of Hong Kong |
Principal Investigator
The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study. |
Mandy Chan, MBBS |
Principal Investigator Affiliation | The University of Hong Kong |
Agency Class
Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial. |
Other |
Overall Status | Active, not recruiting |
Countries | Hong Kong |
Conditions
The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied. |
Atopic Dermatitis, Genetic Skin Disease, Eczema |
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