Identification of Gulf War Illness (GWI) Biomarkers (NCT03082638) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Identification of Gulf War Illness (GWI) Biomarkers
United States76 participantsStarted 2017-01-18
Plain-language summary
The scientists working on this study want to use blood samples to identify components in blood, such as protein, lipids and their breakdown products to determine if they can be used for diagnosing Gulf War Illness (GWI). An additional goal is to examine the relationship of changes in these markers with the exposures and symptoms associated with GWI.
The Scientists will also prepare RNA and DNA from the blood samples for genetic analyses of certain proteins known to increase the risk for GWI. This information will be one of the factors included in the analysis of results from the protein studies.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Exclusion criteria
. Diagnosed or being treated by a physician for any of the following (Steele et al, 2000) and deemed clinically significant per the discretion of the PI:
. Cancer (except for non-melanoma skin cancers)
. Chronic infectious disease
. Problems resulting from postwar injuries.
. Liver disease
. Lupus
. Multiple sclerosis
. Stroke
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Since this Gulf War Illness biomarker study has already been completed, would it be worth asking the researchers or my doctor if the lipid biomarker findings have been published, and whether those results could help clarify my own diagnosis?
2Because this was a biomarker identification study rather than a treatment trial, does participating in or reviewing its findings actually change any treatment options available to me right now for Gulf War Illness?
3Could the lipid biomarkers identified in this study point my doctor toward any existing tests or blood panels that might help better characterize what's going on in my body?
4Since Gulf War Illness can overlap with many other conditions, would the lipid biomarker data from this study help my doctor rule out other diagnoses or confirm that my symptoms fit a GWI pattern?
5Are there any follow-up studies or treatment trials that grew out of this biomarker research that my doctor thinks might be relevant for me to look into next?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.