CompletedNot Applicable

Access to Resources for Patients With PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome

United States13 participantsStarted 2018-05-11

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of access to clinical and research resources for families of children affected with a phosphatase and tensin homology (PTEN) mutation. Ultimately, the researchers hope to be able to use this information to develop a standard of care for affected individuals and their family members. Family members/legal guardians of an individual with a PTEN mutation enrolled in the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) Contact Registry will be invited via email to participate in this study.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Family members, specifically a parent, legal guardian, or relative, of a child who meets the following:
. Enrollment in the RDCRN Contact Registry

Exclusion criteria

. Inability to provide informed consent and complete survey
. Inability to read and understand English

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

Online Survey completed by family member(s) of affected child(ren) with PTEN

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03680924

SponsorUniversity of South Florida

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-04-01

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