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Genes and Environment in Multiple Sclerosis

NCT01353547 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 5000

Last updated 2026-05-14

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Summary

The purpose of the research study is to identify the genetic, environmental and immune profiles that may increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). While MS is not a disease caused by a single variation in genetic material (DNA), a single environmental factor, or a single malfunction in immune cells, there are genetic alterations, environmental exposures and immunologic factors that make the development of MS more likely. Obtaining information about who is at risk for MS will be beneficial in the future if the investigators can identify effective ways to prevent or slow down the progression of this disease.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Pittsburgh

    collaborator OTHER

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • Columbia University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Zongqi Xia, MD, PhD · University of Pittsburgh

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-10-01
Primary Completion
2040-10-31
Completion
2040-10-31

Countries

  • United States

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