Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients With Inborn Errors of Metabolism (NCT00369421) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients With Inborn Errors of Metabolism
United States4,000 participantsStarted 1978-09-12
Plain-language summary
Researchers intend on diagnosing and treating certain inborn errors of metabolism. By doing this researchers hope to expand their knowledge about these disorders and provide access to patients of interest for research, teaching, and clinical experience.
Patients participating in this study will be examined and treated on an out patient basis, if practical. However, patients requiring specialized tests or treatments will be admitted to the NIH Clinical Center as necessary. Researchers will use only accepted medical procedures in diagnosing (medical history, physical examinations, X-ray studies, eye examinations, blood tests, and urine tests) and treating the patients involved in this study. Additional tests may be required on a case to case basis.
Many patients seen in this study will go on to be enrolled in a specific disease-related research study.\<TAB\>
Who can participate
Age range
1 Month – 115 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Participants 1 month or older will have been or will be referred to this protocol with a known or suspected inborn error of metabolism, heritable disorder, or genetic predisposition. Participants over two years of age will be admitted only if they are medically stable and require admission to the Clinical Center for diagnosis. Children ages 1 month to 2 years or under 12 kg will be reviewed by the Pediatric Consult Service prior to scheduling and if approved will be evaluated.
Examples of disorders that will be under this protocol include inherited developmental defects or diatheses toward infections, cancer, or an environmentally induced disease. The principal investigator, along with consulting specialists, will review the medical records of prospective participants and offer admission based upon the potential to help the individual, to learn from the participant, or to initiate clinical or basic research suggested by the participant s workup. This protocol is not intended to serve as an umbrella protocol for small studies of specific disorders. In general, no more than 5 families known to have the same disorder will be investigated under this protocol.
Some participants will be relatives of patients with known diagnoses, and their specimens will be obtained for the purpose of heterozygote testing or to serve as controls to help diagnose the proband. All participants shall be seen as inpatients, outpatients or via Telehealth at the discretion of the…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Clinical phenotyping
Timeframe: years to decades followup
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00369421
SponsorNational Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)