Epidemiology Study of Keloid

• Conditions: Keloid

• Registration Number: NCT01423383
• Lead Sponsor: Tirgan, Michael H., M.D.

Brief Summary

Although keloid is a very common condition; there are no statistics as to its true incidence and prevalence, neither in United States, nor elsewhere in the world. This trial intends to capture epidemiological data about this disease in a large population sample.

Detailed Description

The purpose of current trial is to establish a robust database of incidence and prevalence of keloid, as well as prevalence of familial keloid, in various ethnic groups. Study sample size is 100,000 random individuals who will fill out either a web survery or a paper questionnaire.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2011-08-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-08-24
• Study First Posted: 2011-08-25
• Study Start: 2011-09
• Status Verified: 2016-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-10-17
• Last Update Posted: 2016-10-18
• Primary Completion: 2020-06
• Study Completion: 2021-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100000

Inclusion Criteria

1. Informed consent
2. Age above 18 to answer the survey questions
3. Parents shall respond on behalf of their minor children

Exclusion Criteria

• None

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Prevalence of various clinical findings will be determined at the end of Survey.	Two Years	This will be a prospective online and paper based survey with an estimated 100,000 responders participating in two years. Statistics will be descriptive. The prevalence of various clinical findings will be determined at the end of Survey. Findings will be correlated with the source of the data, online, or paper questionnaire, as well as the locations where the paper questionnaires surveys were placed.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Michael H. Tirgan, MD; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States