Sarcoidosis
Conditions
Brief summary
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown cause histologically characterized by noncaseating granulomas. Genetic factors affect disease course, which is highly variable and difficult to predict. This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of ACE and HLA genotypes on disease severity and progression in Danish patients with sarcoidosis.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of sarcoidosis * Signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Inability or unwillingness to adhere to the study * Inability to give informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time to initiation of treatment | 1 year from diagnosis | Time to initiation of systemic immunosuppression for sarcoidosis |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants with extrapulmonary organ involvement | 1 year from diagnosis | Number of participants diagnosed with extrapulmonary organ involvement |
| Change in FEV1 | 1 year | Increase/ decline/ no change in FEV1 |
| Change in FVC | 1 year | Increase/ decline/ no change in FVC |
| Change in diffusion capacity | 1 year | Increase/ decline/ no change in diffusion capacity |
Countries
Denmark