NIPD on CFTC for Triplet Repeat Diseases (NCT03087526) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
NIPD on CFTC for Triplet Repeat Diseases
France60 participantsStarted 2017-06-12
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to develop and validate an analytical and clinical NIPD test for triplet repeat diseases by isolated circulating fetal trophoblastic cells (CFTC) analysis from maternal blood, searching for the familial mutation in families at risk of having one of the following triplet repeat diseases: Huntington's disease, Steinert Myotonic dystrophy, Fragile X syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) 1, 2 and 3.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Months
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* older than 18 years old
* pregnant woman between 9 and 34 weeks of gestation
* Couple at risk (based on family history or echographic findings) for one of the following diseases: Huntington's disease, Steinert's myotonic dystrophy, fragile X and spinocerebellar ataxias 1, 2 or 3
* Written informed consent was obtained for the study
* Prenatal diagnosis has been programmed for the current pregnancy during which maternal blood is collected
* Couple molecular diagnosis results for one of the following diseases (Huntington's disease, Steinert's myotonic dystrophy, fragile X and spinocerebellar ataxias 1, 2 or 3 ) MUST BE AVAILABLE.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Couple Genomic DNA are unavailable
* Subjects at risk of transmitting the family disease, but not wishing to know their molecular status
* individuals under guardianship by court order
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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Concordance rate between cell-based genetic non invasive prenatal test and gold standard prenatal test (choriocentesis or amniocentesis).