Investigating immune responses and treatment outcomes in coccidioidomycosis.
Clinical and Diagnostics Core
This study is looking at how the immune system and metabolism react in people with coccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection, and by collecting blood and spinal fluid samples, it hopes to find new ways to diagnose and treat the condition better, so your participation can really help improve care for everyone affected by this disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11004131 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the immune and metabolic responses in patients suffering from coccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection. By collecting cerebrospinal fluid and blood samples, the study aims to identify biomarkers and antigens that could improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes. The research will also create a biorepository linking patient samples to clinical data, facilitating further studies and collaborations in the field. Patients' contributions will help advance knowledge about the disease and its management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with coccidioidomycosis or those exhibiting symptoms of the infection.
Not a fit: Patients with other fungal infections or those not affected by coccidioidomycosis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for patients with coccidioidomycosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in identifying biomarkers for fungal infections, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thompson, George Richard — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Thompson, George Richard
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.