Trem-1 and Ultraviolet Radiation-induced Immune Suppression
United States70 participantsStarted 2022-03-21
Plain-language summary
The overall goal of this study is to determine novel mechanisms for ultraviolet light (UV)-induced suppression of the immune system in human subjects and to improve understanding of UV-induced skin carcinogenesis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 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.
* Inclusion Criteria
* Patient age 18-35
* Patient able to understand requirements of the study and risks involved
* Patient able to sign a consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients Fitzpatrick IV-VI
* A recent history of vitiligo, melasma, and other disorders of pigmentation with the exception of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
* Patients with eczema, psoriasis, and contact dermatitis
* A known history of photosensitivity disorders
* A known history of melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancers
* Those planning on going to the tanning parlors
* Using any of the photosensitizing medication
* A woman who is lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant
* Patient planning on exposing the irradiated or control areas to the sun
* Patients with organ transplantation, an immunodeficiency disorder or the use of an immunosuppressive drug
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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.