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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) |
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Information provided by: | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00069680 |
This study will identify and characterize the gene or genes responsible for Gray Platelet syndrome (GPS). Platelets are small blood cells that stick on injured blood vessels to form a plug and stop bleeding. When a blood vessel is injured (like a cut on a finger), platelets release the proteins stored in their sacs to help form a blood clot. Patients with GPS bleed longer than other people because their platelets lack some of these protein-carrying sacs. Platelets without sacs look pale gray under the microscope rather than pink, giving the syndrome its name. Except for rare patients with severe hemorrhage, the bleeding tendency in GPS is usually mild to moderate, with patients experiencing easy bruising, nosebleeds, and, in women, excessive menstrual bleeding.
Patients with GPS and members of their family with GPS may be eligible for this study. Participants will provide a personal and family medical history and will have blood drawn. About 1 to 2 tablespoons of blood will be drawn in adults, and about 1 teaspoon in children. The blood will be analyzed for genes that cause GPS
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Genetic Linkage Myelofibrosis |
Study Type: | Observational |
Official Title: | Genetic Analysis of Gray Platelet Syndrome |
Estimated Enrollment: | 200 |
Study Start Date: | September 2003 |
Patients with Gray Platelet Syndrome (GPS) and their unaffected family members will be studied to identify the gene(s) involved in GPS using linkage analysis and gene mapping strategies. Up to 200 individual members of GPS families will be investigated to identify candidate regions of the human genome, which will be further studied using fine mapping and sequence analysis. Characterization of gene(s) involved in GPS could provide important insight into the mechanisms of vesicle formation and protein sorting in human cells.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 1 Year to 80 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Enrollment in this study will be limited to patients diagnosed with GPS and their unaffected relatives. The diagnosis will be based upon absence or marked reduction of platelet Alpha-granules on electron microscopy.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Patients with reduction in both Alpha and Beta granules will be excluded, since this is probably a separate disease.
Contact: Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office | (800) 411-1222 | prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov |
Contact: TTY | 1-866-411-1010 |
United States, Maryland | |
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike | Recruiting |
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892 |
Study ID Numbers: | 030313, 03-HG-0313 |
Study First Received: | September 29, 2003 |
Last Updated: | October 16, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00069680 |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
Gene Identification Linkage Analysis Homozygosity Mapping Gray Platelet Syndrome |
GPS Platelet Function Defect Bleeding Disorder |
Myeloid Metaplasia Myelofibrosis-osteosclerosis Lymphatic Diseases Gray platelet syndrome Myelofibrosis |
Hematologic Diseases Metaplasia Myeloproliferative Disorders Bone Marrow Diseases Hemorrhage |
Pathologic Processes Disease Syndrome Splenic Diseases |