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Testing Hypersensitivity to Metals in Sarcoidosis Patients by Applying the MELISA Test.

Testing Hypersensitivity to Metals in Sarcoidosis Patients With Occupational Exposure, Using the MELISA Test.

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01809145
Enrollment
10
Registered
2013-03-12
Start date
2013-03-31
Completion date
2013-12-31
Last updated
2013-03-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Sarcoidosis

Keywords

sarcoidosis, occupational exposure, MELISA

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to apply the MELISA test, that diagnose hypersensitivity to metals, in Sarcoidosis patients with occupational exposure.

Detailed description

Peripheral blood from sarcoidosis patients with occupational anamnesis that involves exposure to metals will be sent to MELISA Medica in Stockholm Sweden. The MELISA test will examine hypersensitivity to metals that can be related to the granulomatous response of sarcoidosis.

Interventions

OTHERMELISA test

MELISA test for hypersensitivity to metals in sarcoidosis

Sponsors

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Lead SponsorOTHER_GOV

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Biopsy confirmed sarcoidosis Granulomatous disease Occupational anamnesis with exposure to metals

Exclusion criteria

Patients with interstitial disease No occupational anamnesis

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
MELISA test30 daysUsing the MELISA test in peripheral blood, in order to find hypersensitivity to metals that can be related to the granulomatous response of sarcoidosis.

Countries

Israel

Contacts

Primary ContactElizabeth Fireman, PhD
fireman@tlvmc.gov.il972-36973988

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026