Scleroderma
Conditions
Keywords
SSc= scleroderma, ICF+ informed consent form, age 18 to 85, healthy
Brief summary
The aim is to find the presence of anti vitamin D antibodies in scleroderma patients and compare with control. A second goal is anti vitamin D levels in serum of scleroderma patients in relation to the clinical manifestations of the disease.
Detailed description
Blood samples from 30 scleroderma patients compared to 30 healthy peoples to reach the target of variation of the blood level vitamin D antibody between this groups
Interventions
blood sample, venous blood, about 10 ml will be drawn from participants
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
study group 1. patients with SSc 2. age - 18 years old and older 3. sign ICF control group - healthy people
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presence of anti vitamin D antibodies in scleroderma patients compared with control | March 2013 (up to one year) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anti vitamin D presence and levels in serum in relation to the clinical manifestations of scleroderma | March 2013 (up to one year) |