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This is a mechanistic research study to evaluate the relationship between cough, reflux, and aspiration in patients with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without Interstitial lung disease (ILD) | |||
| With Interstitial lung disease (ILD) |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Airway pepsin concentration | Cross-sectional comparison between airway pepsin level, cough frequency, FVC, DLCO, and CT fibrosis score | cross-sectional |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Adult patients ≥ 18 years old.
Fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology criteria for SSc.
For ILD subgroup (n=6):
For No ILD subgroup (n=6):
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All consecutive adult patients seen at the Mayo Clinic in Florida with a confirmed diagnosis of systemic sclerosis (SSc) will be eligible.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Augustine Lee, M.D. | Mayo Clinic | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Mayo Clinic in Florida | Jacksonville | Florida | 32224 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D005764 | Gastroesophageal Reflux |
| D003371 | Cough |
| ID | Term |
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| D015154 | Esophageal Motility Disorders |
| D003680 | Deglutition Disorders |
| D004935 | Esophageal Diseases |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
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| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D012120 | Respiration Disorders |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
| D012818 | Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |