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Collection of Biological Samples From Patients With Rare Neurological Diseases

France1,000 participantsStarted 2020-10-12

Plain-language summary

The aim of this project is to improve biological collections of patients presenting rare neurological disorders with known or suspected autoimmune origin. This collection will provide appropriate biological samples to identify new biomarkers and to be accessible to the medical, scientific and industrial communities for the identification of new therapeutic strategies.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * all patients with neurological disorders, with known or probable autoimmune involvement. This includes adults and children and peripheral and/or central nervous system symptoms. * Social coverage up to date. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with neurological damage from which the autoimmune character can be excluded. * Known anemia and hemoglobin \<10 g / dl * Patients under protective supervision (guardianship, curators) * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman

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

Building a collection of biological samples and clinical-biological data from patients with rare autoimmune neurological diseases

Timeframe: Day 0 and through study completion, an average of 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04698421

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Toulouse

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2030-01-01

Contact for this trial

Chloé Bost, PharmD, PhD

5 61 77 61 44 bost.c@chu-toulouse.fr

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