Family Study HbA2 Leuven Mutation.
Conditions
Brief summary
The study is designed to demonstrate HbA2 Leuven mutation and to asssess its impact on routine HbA1c measurements.
Detailed description
HbA2 Leuven mutation will be investigated using molecular diagnostic techniques. Interference on HbA1c measurements will be assessed in HbA2 Leuven carriers using different methodologies.
Interventions
OTHERBlood withdrawal
Sponsors
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Family history of HbA2 Leuven mutation.
Exclusion criteria
* Any condition inhibiting simple blood withdrawal.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Demonstration of presence/absence of HbA2 Leuven mutation | 1 year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Demonstration of impact of HbA2 Leuven mutation on routine HbA1c measurements | 1 year |
Countries
Belgium
Outcome results
None listed