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Lead
Johns Hopkins University
1. Gather basic, clinical information and perform small 3-6mm skin biopsies.
2. Identify characteristics of epidermal nerve fibers in patients with symptoms of gastrointestinal dysmotility
3. To isolate skin-derived precursor cells from skin biopsies and test their ability to generate neurons in vitro and in immune-deficient mouse models.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
Individual with a gastrointestinal motility disorder that has failed both clinical and surgical options for symptomatic management
You may not be if
Child 17 years of age or younger
Individuals incapable of informed consent
Patient with diseased skin or on drugs which affect skin biology.
Clareo Health | Analysis of Cutaneous Nerve Biopsies in Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
