Clinical Trial: A Longitudinal Study of Neuromyelitis Optica and Transverse Myelitis

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: A Longitudinal Study of Patients Diagnosed With or at Increased Risk for Neuromyelitis Optica and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

Brief Summary: This study seeks to determine the biologic causes of inflammation in patients with Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) and related conditions. While patients will be treated according to decisions with their treating physician, this study will collect data and samples from patients prospectively to gain a better understanding of the disease. We are seeking to understand why some patients respond to medications, while others do not. We also seek to understand what happens biologically, preceding relapses. Gathering these data and samples will allow researchers to identify new ways of diagnosing and treating these diseases. Data and samples will be shared with researchers around the world to support collaborative efforts to treat these conditions.

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Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Information By: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dates:
Date Received: June 15, 2012
Date Started: June 2012
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Last Updated: September 5, 2013
Last Verified: September 2013