A Social Genomics Model to Explore Loneliness and Systemic Inflammation in an Older Adult Population with Chronic Venous Leg and Diabetic Foot Ulcers.

Date Added
August 28th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00102546
Researcher
Teresa Kelechi

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Keywords
Inflammation, Non-interventional, Psychiatry, Skin
Summary

Chronic wounds such as venous leg ulcers (CVLUs) and Diabetic Foot Ulcers affect millions of individuals worldwide, causing considerable suffering, disability and poor quality of life. The objective of this study is to assess stressors, symptoms, and biomarkers associated with lonely and non-lonely adults living with CVLUs and DFUs. The results from this study are expected to improve our understanding of the mechanisms in the body that are common to loneliness and inflammation and lead towards to the development of a tool that can predict wound healing potential among persons with chronic wounds.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Margaret Prentice
843 792 4771
prenticm@musc.edu



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