MRS to Determine Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress in MPS I (NCT03576729) | Clinical Trial Compass
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MRS to Determine Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress in MPS I
United States30 participantsStarted 2018-11-01
Plain-language summary
Neuroinflammation and oxidative stress have been shown to be present in persons with mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I), but their effect on disease severity and disease progression is unknown. The investigator intends to employ brain magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), a non-invasive technique, along with analysis of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress biomarkers in the blood, to measure and determine the level of oxidative stress and neuroinflammation, and their impact on clinical variability in MPS I patients.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Diagnosis of Hurler syndrome, OR Hurler-Scheie syndrome, OR Scheie syndrome
. 6 years of age or older at time of screening
. Absence of neurological disorder
. 6 years of age or older at time of screening
Exclusion criteria
. Any surgically implanted pacemaker
. Any indwelling electronic device, including programmable shunts
. Orthodontic braces, unless non-metallic
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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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Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRI/MRS)
Timeframe: 1 day -Single encounter during an appointment which is set at time of study enrollment.