Overview
The main purpose of this study is to investigate genetic, serological, immunological and microbiata diversities between different coeliac disease phenotypes and to discover applicable prognostic markers for specific phenotypes.
Description
The recognition of clinical heterogeneity has expanded the understanding of coeliac disease, but the factors contributing to this diversity remain unclear. Moreover, since coeliac disease is highly heterogeneous, there is a need for more individualized follow-up and support and implementation of more personalized follow-up guidelines.
In this study coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis patients and healthy controls will be recruited. Genetic, clinical, immunological, micobiata and novel biomedical markers are compared between coeliac disease phenotypes and also controls and their prognostic value is assessed.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Cohorts 1 and 2: coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis diagnosis
- Cohort 3: friend or non-related family member of coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis patient
Exclusion Criteria:
- Cohorts 1-3: Age <18 years
- Cohorts 1 and 2: coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis diagnosis not confirmed
- Cohort 3: coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis diagnosis