Keloid
Conditions
Keywords
Keloid
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.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Tirgan, Michael H., M.D.
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactMichael H. Tirgan, MD
Outcome results
None listed