Clinical Trial: Genetic Linkage Study for Hereditary Pancreatitis

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Observational

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Brief Summary:

OBJECTIVES:

I. Establish linkage in families with hereditary pancreatitis between the phenotype and a chromosomal locus (loci) that contains the responsible gene.

Detailed Summary:

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a genetics study. Blood samples are collected from patients and family members. DNA is extracted from the blood and used for genotypic analysis and linkage analysis.

Patients do not necessarily receive the results of the genetic testing and the results do not influence the type or duration of treatment.

Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

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Information By: Office of Rare Diseases (ORD)

Dates:
Date Received: October 18, 1999
Date Started: December 1998
Date Completion:
Last Updated: September 5, 2006
Last Verified: September 2006