TSC Biosample Repository and Natural History Database
TSC Alliance Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Biosample Repository and Natural History Database
Who can join
As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.
- Age
- No age limits stated
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Compensation
- Not stated
Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.
What to expect
No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.
What participation involves
Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
- Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
- Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
- Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.
About this study
In plain language
This study collects and stores blood, DNA, and tissue samples for research. It links these samples to past and future health records to learn how the disease affects people over their lives. It is for people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) or sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).
The TSC Biosample Repository collects and stores samples of blood, DNA, and tissues that scientists can request to use in their research. The samples we collect are all linked to clinical data in the TSC Natural History Database. The TSC Natural History Database captures clinical data to document the impact of the disease on a person's health over his or her lifetime. This data may be collected retrospectively or prospectively.
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Who can join
- You have been diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), which causes growths in the body, or sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a lung disease.
Who can't join
Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.
Official eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis complex or lymphangioleiomyomatosis (sporadic LAM). Exclusion Criteria: \-
Study sites (24)
AL
- University of Alabama Birmingham · Birmingham, AL Jessica Krefting, RN, BSN · Study contact · 205-975-2890 · jessicakrefting@uabmc.eduMartina Bebin, M.D., M.P.A. · Principal investigatorMore trials in Birmingham
CA
- Loma Linda University Children's Hospital · Loma Linda, CA Jose Navarro, LVN · Study contact · 909-558-5830 · JDNavarro@llu.eduDavid Young, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Loma Linda
- University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA 90095Ruby Escalante · Study contact · 310-206-5586 · RubyEscalante@mednet.ucla.eduAngela Martinez · Study contact · (310) 206-7630 · angelamartinez@mednet.ucla.eduRajsekar Rajamaraman, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Los Angeles
- Jack & Julia Center for TSC, Oakland Children's Hospital and Research Center · Oakland, CA More trials in Oakland
CO
- The Children's Hospital · Denver, CO Kaitlyn Kennedy · Study contact · 720-777-2674 · Kaitlyn.Kennedy@childrenscolorado.orgJenifer Sargent · Study contact · 720-777-4719 · jenifer.sargent@childrenscolorado.orgKevin Ess, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Denver
FL
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital · Miami, FL Debbie Newman · Study contact · 786-624-2853 · Deborah.newman@nicklaushealth.orgPaula Schleifer, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Miami
IA
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics · Iowa City, IA Evelyn Wethington · Study contact · 319-356-8427 · evelyn-wethington@uiowa.eduBeatriz Garces-Andalon, M.S. · Study contact · (319)356-8427 · beatriz-garces-andalon@uiowa.eduMichael Ciliberto, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Iowa City
IL
- Chicago Comer Children's Hospital Neurogenetic Clinic, University of Chicago · Chicago, IL Cynthia Mackenzie, RN BSN, MA · Study contact · cmackenzie@peds.bsd.uchicago.eduJames Tonsgard, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Chicago
MA
- Boston Children's Hospital · Boston, MA Sahana Raman, BA · Study contact · 617-919-1476 · Sahana.Raman@childrens.harvard.eduMustafa Sahin, MD, PhD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, MA Michael Chernov · Study contact · 617-726-0988 · mchernov@mgh.harvard.eduElizabeth Thiele, MD, PhD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Boston
MD
- TSC Alliance · Silver Spring, MD 20910Heather Radtke, CGC · Study contact · 301-562-9890 · hradtke@tscalliance.orgAyat Abi · Study contact · aabi@tscalliance.orgSteven L Roberds, PhD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Silver Spring
MN
- Minnesota Epilepsy Group · Roseville, MN Sarah Ellis, CCRC · Study contact · 651-377-8319 · sellis@mnepilepsy.netShadow Lor · Study contact · slor@mnepilepsy.netDouglas Smith, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Roseville
MO
- Children's Mercy Research Institute · Kansas City, MO 64108Rajanna (RJ) Brooks, LPN · Study contact · 816-652-2344 · rrbrooks@cmh.eduMirza Waseem Baig, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Kansas City
- Washington University in St. Louis · St Louis, MO 63110Michael Wong, MD, PhD · Study contact · wong_m@wustl.eduMichael Wong, MD, PhD · Principal investigatorMore trials in St Louis
NY
- New York University Medical Center · New York, NY Audrey Brown · Study contact · Audrey.Brown@nyulangone.orgMariana Figuera Losada, PhD · Study contact · Mariana.Figueralosada@nyulangone.orgJosiane LaJoie, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in New York
- University of Rochester Medical Center · Rochester, NY 14642Marianna Pereira-Freitas · Study contact · 585-274-0205 · marianna_pereirafreitas@urmc.rochester.eduDerek Bauer, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Rochester
OH
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH Molly Griffith · Study contact · 513-636-8016 · Molly.Griffith@cchmc.orgDarcy Kreuger, MD, PhD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Cincinnati
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation · Cleveland, OH Honglian Huang · Study contact · huangh2@ccf.orgSherry Fu · Study contact · fu2@ccf.orgAjay Gupta, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Cleveland
PA
- University of Pennsylvania Medical Center · Philadelphia, PA Corinne Merlino, MS, LCGC · Study contact · 215-662-3567 · Corinne.Merlino@pennmedicine.upenn.eduAnna Raper · Study contact · rapera@pennmedicine.upenn.eduMersedeh Rohanizadegan, MD, MPH · Principal investigatorMore trials in Philadelphia
TN
- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital · Memphis, TN Ashley Peterson, BSN, RN · Study contact · 901-287-5168 · Ashley.Peterson2@lebonheur.orgSarah Weatherspoon, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Memphis
TX
- Scottish Rite Hospital for Children · Dallas, TX Catherine Thompson, CCRP · Study contact · 214-559-7818 · catherine.thompson@tsrh.orgAshley Hackett, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Dallas
- Texas Childrens Hospital Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX 77030Sarah Wisor-Martinez · Study contact · sxwisor@texaschildrens.orgHoward Weiner, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Houston
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (University of Texas Houston) · Houston, TX Luis Gonzalez · Study contact · 713-500-8913 · Luis.Gonzalez.1@uth.tmc.eduHope Northrup, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Houston
VA
- Children's National Medical Center · Fairfax, VA Nancy Elling, RN, BSN, CPN · Study contact · 703-635-2873 · NELLING@childrensnational.orgWilliam McClintock, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Fairfax