Epidemiology Study of Keloid

Tirgan, Michael H., M.D.

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Keloid

Study type: Observational

Identifiers

NCT01423383

Tirgan 11-04

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 100,000 estimated patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

100,000 participants in 1 patient group

Random Populations

Description:

The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and incidence of keloid in large populations.