IRB #
IRB00008466
Title
Relationship between HLA B27, disease status and the human microbiome
Principal Investigator
James Rosenbaum
Study Purpose
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the relationship between the microbes which naturally reside in the gut and other organs of the body and diseases that are associated with a gene called HLA B27.
Medical Condition(s)
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Uveitis
HLA-B27
Inflammatory Disease
Microbiota
Microbiome
Gut
Eligibility Criteria
-At least 18 years of age
-Willing and able to give consent, provide samples and complete study paperwork
-Not pregnant
-No history of bowel or intestine surgery
-No diagnosis or history of colon cancer
Healthy Volunteers Needed
Yes
Placebo Chance
Duration of Participation
One visit at OHSU that can last up to 2 hours.
Minors Included
No
Contact
Study Coordinators:
Kimberly Ogle
503-494-5711
b27microbiome@ohsu.edu
Claire Mitchell
503-494-5070
mitchecl@ohsu.edu
Lindsey Watson
503-494-5070
watsolin@ohsu.edu
Sponsor
Recruitment End
01/01/2027
Compensation Provided
Yes
Compensation
$10 clincard upon completion of study specimen(s). For most subjects this will be a one time event. Some subjects will have the opportunity to provide specimen(s) more than once.
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