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Keep this study
Lead
ProgenaBiome
The goal of this Research Study is to better understand how the genetic information in subject's microbiome correlates to Gout
Age
Any age
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
1. Signed informed consent, demonstrating that the patient understands the procedures required for the study and the purpose of the study i. May be signed by parent or legal guardian in the case of minor or adult unable to provide consent
2. Male or female of all ages. (interest is given to children who present with autism or Crohn's and whose parents wish to analyze their children's gut flora. Also of interest analysis of development of the child's microbiome. In the case of autism, the younger the child, the better to correct the neurological problems if an association is found between autism and the microbiome)
3. Diagnosis of Gout by a physician
You may not be if
1. Refusal to sign informed consent form
2. History of bariatric surgery, total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis or proctocolectomy.
3. Postoperative stoma, ostomy, or ileoanal pouch
4. Participation in any experimental drug protocol within the past 12 weeks
