Scientists probe the roots of disfiguring tumors in rare disease

NCT ID NCT00001975

Summary

This study aims to understand why people with tuberous sclerosis develop skin tumors. Researchers will enroll 400 adults with the condition to examine their skin and collect small tissue samples from up to eight tumors. The goal is to learn about the genetic and cellular changes that cause these growths, which could inform future treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Conditions

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