A Study of Symptoms, Lifestyle Habits, Physician Counseling, and Direct-to Consumer Genetic Testing in Patients with Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to provide descriptive information on patients with hereditary hemochromatosis, including their predominant symptoms, time to diagnosis, lifestyle habits, physician counseling, and use of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients within the SDMS hereditary hemochromatosis database. 
  • All included patients will be 18 years and older. 
  • All patients who were evaluated in the hereditary hemochromatosis clinic.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Study subjects will be excluded if found that they were not evaluated in the hereditary hemochromatosis clinic after a comprehensive review.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

William Palmer, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

William Palmer M.D.

Palmer.William@mayo.edu

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Publications

Publications are currently not available