Genetic Analysis of Birt Hogg-Dube Syndrome and Characterization of Predisposition to Kidney Cancer

Recruiting Observational Study
Kidney Neoplasms Kidney Cancer Pneumothorax FLCN Protein, Human
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
2 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
950 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI) · NIH
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About This Trial
This study will investigate the genetic cause of Birt Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome and the relationship of this disorder to kidney cancer. BHD is a rare inherited condition characterized by papules, or bumps-benign tumors involving hair follicles-on the head and neck. People with BHD are at increased risk of developing kidney cancer. Scientists have identified the chromosome (strand of genetic materia…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Individuals that meet one or more of the following criteria: -Suspected or known to have phenotype or genotype suggestive of Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD), such as: --Individuals with at least one histologically confirmed fibrofolliculomas; or --Individuals with clinical evidence o…
Contacts

Deborah A Nielsen, R.N.

(240) 760-6247

deborah.nielsen@nih.gov

CONTACT

W. Marston Linehan, M.D.

(240) 858-3700

linehanm@mail.nih.gov

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