Genetic analysis of immune disorders
Run by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · NCT00001467 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find out which genes are linked to immune disorders to help patients and their families understand their health risks and how these conditions might be passed down.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Day to 101 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) NIH |
| Locations | 1 site (Bethesda, Maryland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 6, 1995 |
| Registry record updated | October 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT00001467 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals with known or suspected genetic immune disorders and their family members.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without a genetic basis for their immune disorders or those not related to the studied conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to identify the genes responsible for specific immune disorders, understand the medical problems they cause, and predict the likelihood of developing these disorders and passing them on to children. Participants, including patients with known or suspected genetic immune disorders and their family members, will provide blood samples for genetic and white blood cell analysis. The study will correlate genetic mutations with clinical information to better understand the immune system's function and its role in various diseases. Healthy family members may also participate as controls.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of genetic immune disorders, potentially enhancing patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in identifying genetic mutations related to immune disorders, indicating that this approach is promising and not entirely novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
* INCLUSION / EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Probands and their blood relatives, of any age, gender, and ethnicity, who are affected, or suspected of being affected with genetic conditions and immune dysregulations under study are eligible to enroll as patients or family member enrollees. Fetal samples may be studied in selected cases where benefit, such as expedited postnatal treatment, could be realized.
Where it's running
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gulbu Uzel, M.D. — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
- Study coordinator: Steven M Holland, M.D.
- Email: sholland@mail.nih.gov
- Phone: (301) 402-7684
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.