Natural History, Physiology, Microbiome and Biochemistry Studies of Propionic Acidemia (NCT02890342) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Natural History, Physiology, Microbiome and Biochemistry Studies of Propionic Acidemia
United States1,045 participantsStarted 2016-11-29
Plain-language summary
Background:
People s bodies need to break down food into the chemicals. These chemicals are used for energy and growth. Some people cannot process all chemicals very well. Too much of some chemicals can cause diseases. One of these diseases is called propionic acidemia (PA). People with PA can have problems with growth, learning heart, abdomen, and other organs. Researchers want to better understand how these problems happen.
Objective:
To learn more about propionic acidemia and the genes that might contribute to it.
Eligibility:
People at least 2 years old with PA who can travel to the clinic
Some unaffected family members
Design:
Participants will have a 3 to 5-day hospital visit every year or every few years. Family members may have just 1 visit.
During the family member visit, they may have:
Medical history
Physical exam
Samples of blood and urine
Questions about diet and a food diary
Doctors and nurses may do additional studies:
Samples of saliva, skin and stool
Fluid from a gastronomy tube, if participants have one
Dental and eye evaluations
A kidney test - a small amount of dye will be injected and blood will be collected.
Consultations with specialists
A test of calories needed at rest. A clear plastic tent is placed over the participant to measure breathing.
Stable isotope study. Participants will take a nonradioactive substance then blow into a bag.
Photos taken of the face and body with underwear on
Ultrasound of the abdomen
Heart tests
Hand x-ray
Brain scan
Participants may have other tests if study doctors recommend them. They will get the results of standard medical tests and genetic tests.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Month – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
* Patients 2 years of age or older, of any gender and ethnicity, with propionic acidemia are eligible to enroll in this protocol. Patients diagnosis will be confirmed based on biochemical and/or molecular and enzymatic testing. Participants of any gender and ethnicity over 1 month of age are eligible to enroll remotely for collection of outside records and natural history data. They will be eligible to enroll in the full study for in-person evaluation at 2 years of age.
* Unaffected family members over 1 month of age, of any ethnicity or race, may be included in the study as household controls for microbiome studies and/or for genetic analysis. Studies in unaffected family members may include collection of medical and family history; if necessary completion of physical examination; drawing of blood for research purposes include testing of DNA; collection of stool samples for microbiome studies; collection of dietary history using pen-and-paper or electronic food diary and questionnaires; collection of saliva for metabolite and DNA analysis. In some unaffected family members without a known familial cause of propionic acidemia, exome sequencing or genome sequencing could be performed. Unaffected family members will not receive direct benefit from taking part in the study.
* If a participant becomes pregnant while on study, the participant can remain on study. The only way to learn more about the critical biological differences in those who affected with p…
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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Natural history to asess long term complications of Propionic Acidemia
Timeframe: Ongoing
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02890342
SponsorNational Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)