Evaluating Progression of and Diagnostic Tools for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in Children and Ado… (NCT00450918) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Evaluating Progression of and Diagnostic Tools for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in Children and Adolescents
United States, Canada150 participantsStarted 2006-08
Plain-language summary
Mucociliary clearance, in which mucus secretions are cleared from the breathing airways, is the primary defense mechanism for the lungs. Inhaled particles, including microbes that can cause infections, are normally entrapped in mucus on the airway surfaces and then cleared out by the coordinated action of tiny hair-like structures called cilia. Individuals with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) have defective mucociliary clearance, which in turn leads to lung infections and disease. The purpose of this study is to determine how lung disease progresses over time in children and adolescents with PCD.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of PCD or probable PCD. More information about the criteria for a PCD diagnosis can be found in the protocol.
* Parent or guardian willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to attend follow-up appointments
* Previously received lung transplant
* Any disease that may have significant impact on lung function (e.g., severe congenital heart disease, severe scoliosis), respiratory infections (e.g., AIDS), or overall health status (e.g., cancer, end-stage kidney disease)
* Pregnant or breastfeeding
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.