Nasal Microbiome in ANCA Associated Vasculitis and Relapsing Polychondritis (NMB)

The purpose of this study is to study the community of microbes living in the noses of adults with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) and RP and to compare the composition of their nasal microbiome with those of healthy controls (those who do not have AAV and RP) over time and correlate disease activity. There are no study drugs involved with this study. Participants have nasal swabs taken and fill out questionnaires. Study visits are combined with regular clinic visits to your rheumatologist at Penn. The study is currently only recruiting participants with RP.

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: not applicable

Study Duration: 2-3 years depending on whether participant has a disease relapse

Disease(s): Relapsing Polychondritis (RP)