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Blood Factors in Mastocytosis and Unexplained Anaphylaxis and Flushing

Primary Purpose

Mastocytosis, Anaphylaxis

Status
Completed
Phase
Locations
United States
Study Type
Observational
Intervention
Sponsored by
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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About this trial

This is an observational trial for Mastocytosis focused on measuring Mast Cells, Bone Marrow, Flushing, Mutations, Mastocytosis, Anaphylaxis

Eligibility Criteria

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INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS WITH MASTOCYTOSIS: Age equal to or greater than 18 years. Diagnosis of mastocytosis established by presence of typical urticaria pigmentosa skin lesions or a bone marrow biopsy. Letter of referral from prospective study participant's local doctor. Ability to give informed consent. EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS WITH MASTOCYTOSIS: Age less than 18 years. Lack of a referral physician. Presence of co-morbid conditions which, in the judgment of the investigator or the referring physician, may put the patient at undue risk for travel (such as an acute infection, severe thrombocytopenia). Inability to provide informed consent. Inability or refusal to undergo a bone marrow biopsy and aspirate. Known allergy to latex or Lidocaine. INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS WITH UNEXPLAINED FLUSHING OR ANAPHYLAXIS: Age equal to or greater than 18 years. Presence of flushing or anaphylaxis with negative workup for known causes such as carcinoid syndrome, pheochromocytoma, food allergy. Ability to give informed consent. EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS WITH UNEXPLAINED FLUSHING OR ANAPHYLAXIS: Same as for patients with mastocytosis. Known cause for anaphylaxis or flushing. Frequent life-threatening anaphylactic episodes: History of 6 or more separate attacks resulting in ER visits in the 6 months preceding the referral. INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR RELATIVE: To have a first-degree relative accepted to the protocol as a patient with unexplained anaphylaxis, flushing or mastocytosis. Ability to give informed consent. For minors, ability of the parent to give informed consent. There are no age restrictions.

Sites / Locations

  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

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First Posted
October 22, 2002
Last Updated
March 3, 2008
Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00047918
Brief Title
Blood Factors in Mastocytosis and Unexplained Anaphylaxis and Flushing
Official Title
Investigation of Hematologic Parameters in Mastocytosis and Idiopathic Anaphylaxis
Study Type
Observational

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2004
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
October 2002 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
undefined (undefined)
Study Completion Date
August 2004 (undefined)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study will 1) identify characteristics of bone marrow mast cells in patients with unexplained anaphylaxis and flushing or with mastocytosis and 2) determine whether mastocytosis might be the underlying cause of unexplained anaphylaxis in some patients with this condition. Anaphylaxis is a hypersensitivity reaction in which patients may have flushing, hives, stuffy nose, red itchy eyes, difficulty breathing, swelling of the tongue, throat, palms and soles, abdominal cramping, lightheadedness, decreased blood pressure, and loss of consciousness. Although allergens are a common cause of anaphylactic episodes, no cause can be identified in up to 50 percent of patients who have recurrent events. Mastocytosis is a disease of excessive mast cells in tissues such as skin and bone marrow. These cells can release chemicals that result in itching, blisters, flushing, bone pain, and abdominal pain. Patients 18 years of age and older who have episodes of anaphylaxis or flushing with no apparent cause or who have mastocytosis may be eligible for this study. Participants will have a medical history and physical examination; blood tests to identify genetic changes that are important in the growth, development, and functioning of human mast cells; and bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. For the bone marrow procedure, the skin over the hipbone and the outer surface of the bone itself are numbed with local anesthesia. Then, a special needle is inserted into the hipbone and about 1 tablespoon of bone marrow is drawn into a syringe. Another needle is inserted into the same area to collect a small piece of the bone marrow. Additional procedures may include allergen testing, urinalysis, and 24-hour urine collection. Participants will return to NIH for reassessment of disease status in 12 to 18 months. The follow-up evaluation will include a history and physical examination, blood tests, possible repeat bone marrow and aspiration in patients whose clinical signs or symptoms change significantly, and other tests as clinically indicated. First-degree relatives (parents, children, siblings) may be enrolled in limited instances to provide a blood sample for genetic analysis related to mast cell development and function for comparison with that of patients when they have similar symptoms.
Detailed Description
Anaphylaxis is a severe systemic hypersensitivity reaction caused by release of mediators from mast cells and basophils. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis may include generalized flushing, hives, stuffy nose, red and itchy eyes, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the tongue, throat, palms and soles, gastrointestinal cramping, lightheadedness and loss of consciousness. Although most common causes of anaphylaxis include foods, drugs and stinging insects, a causative factor is not identified in up to 50% of the patients with recurrent anaphylactic episodes. Mast cells are important mediators of anaphylaxis. This study will examine the hypothesis that some patients with unexplained anaphylaxis may have systemic mastocytosis, a disorder of pathologic mast cell proliferation, as an underlying cause. In addition, it will investigate hematopoietic cells, which result in their tissue mast cells being more susceptible to degranulation. The study will enroll patients with mastocytosis with or without flushing or anaphylaxis, and patients with unexplained flushing or anaphylaxis. Patients will receive a clinical evaluation, blood tests and a bone marrow biopsy and aspirate. Research studies planned include flow cytometric analysis of blood and bone marrow cells, investigation of mutations or polymorphisms in genes involved in mast cell growth and differentiation, determination of surrogate disease markers and examination of mast cell growth and function. The study will improve the understanding of the mechanisms involved in anaphylactic reactions, which could in turn lead to development of strategies to better prevent or treat the episodes.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Mastocytosis, Anaphylaxis
Keywords
Mast Cells, Bone Marrow, Flushing, Mutations, Mastocytosis, Anaphylaxis

7. Study Design

Enrollment
100 (false)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS WITH MASTOCYTOSIS: Age equal to or greater than 18 years. Diagnosis of mastocytosis established by presence of typical urticaria pigmentosa skin lesions or a bone marrow biopsy. Letter of referral from prospective study participant's local doctor. Ability to give informed consent. EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS WITH MASTOCYTOSIS: Age less than 18 years. Lack of a referral physician. Presence of co-morbid conditions which, in the judgment of the investigator or the referring physician, may put the patient at undue risk for travel (such as an acute infection, severe thrombocytopenia). Inability to provide informed consent. Inability or refusal to undergo a bone marrow biopsy and aspirate. Known allergy to latex or Lidocaine. INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS WITH UNEXPLAINED FLUSHING OR ANAPHYLAXIS: Age equal to or greater than 18 years. Presence of flushing or anaphylaxis with negative workup for known causes such as carcinoid syndrome, pheochromocytoma, food allergy. Ability to give informed consent. EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS WITH UNEXPLAINED FLUSHING OR ANAPHYLAXIS: Same as for patients with mastocytosis. Known cause for anaphylaxis or flushing. Frequent life-threatening anaphylactic episodes: History of 6 or more separate attacks resulting in ER visits in the 6 months preceding the referral. INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR RELATIVE: To have a first-degree relative accepted to the protocol as a patient with unexplained anaphylaxis, flushing or mastocytosis. Ability to give informed consent. For minors, ability of the parent to give informed consent. There are no age restrictions.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
City
Bethesda
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
20892
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
11146694
Citation
Neugut AI, Ghatak AT, Miller RL. Anaphylaxis in the United States: an investigation into its epidemiology. Arch Intern Med. 2001 Jan 8;161(1):15-21. doi: 10.1001/archinte.161.1.15.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
10706069
Citation
Akin C, Kirshenbaum AS, Semere T, Worobec AS, Scott LM, Metcalfe DD. Analysis of the surface expression of c-kit and occurrence of the c-kit Asp816Val activating mutation in T cells, B cells, and myelomonocytic cells in patients with mastocytosis. Exp Hematol. 2000 Feb;28(2):140-7. doi: 10.1016/s0301-472x(99)00145-9.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
12091362
Citation
Yavuz AS, Lipsky PE, Yavuz S, Metcalfe DD, Akin C. Evidence for the involvement of a hematopoietic progenitor cell in systemic mastocytosis from single-cell analysis of mutations in the c-kit gene. Blood. 2002 Jul 15;100(2):661-5. doi: 10.1182/blood-2002-01-0203.
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