Clinical Trial: Validation of a Questionnaire to Identify Signs and Symptoms of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Validation of a Questionnaire as a Screening Tool to Identify Signs and Symptoms of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
Brief Summary: The Primary Aim of this study is to validate a questionnaire as a screening tool to identify subjects with symptoms suggestive of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). The investigators believe that there will be difference between subjects with NSF and other skin conditions and normal skin.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
Current Primary Outcome: Difference in the number of "yes" answers between NSF subjects and subjects with non-fibrosing skin diseases or without skin diseases. [ Time Frame: 1 day ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
- Similarity in answers between NSF subjects and subjects with other fibrosing skin diseases. [ Time Frame: 1 day ]
- Sensitivity of the questionnaire when applied to NSF subjects. [ Time Frame: 1 day ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: Massachusetts General Hospital
Dates:
Date Received: March 17, 2009
Date Started: March 2009
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 14, 2010
Last Verified: December 2010
