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Web Based Investigation of Natural History of Keloid Disorder, an Online Survey

Recruiting
Conditions
Keloid
Registration Number
NCT01423981
Lead Sponsor
Tirgan, Michael H., M.D.
Brief Summary

This trial intends to gather very basic clinical information about keloid, its patterns of presentation, family history, ethnic background and correlation with the type of keloid, as well as prior treatment results that patients have had received.

Detailed Description

This will be a web based study, whereby patients will have to read and acknowledge the consent form online. Once patients agree and acknowledge the terms of the consent form, they will gain access to the questionnaire pages.

For those who are under age of 18, a parent or a legal guardian must sign the consent form and answer the online questions on behalf of the patient.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10000
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Patients must have clinically confirmed diagnosis of keloid
  2. Adults, age over 18
  3. Parent or legal guardian may participate if patient is under the age of 18
  4. Able and willing to complete a web based survey
Exclusion Criteria
  • No one will be excluded from this study as long as the inclusion criteria are met.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Determine the prevalence different phenotypes of keloid in participants.Two years

Prevalence of different phenotypes of keloid will be measured in the study population and reported. Prevalence of familial keloid in the study population will also be determined and reported. Data will be analyzed to determine the distribution of keloid among different ethic groups. Data will be analyzed to report the percentage of patients who have had one or more treatments and the percentage of patients who have had successful treatments.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Michael H. Tirgan, MD

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New York, New York, United States

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