A Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Retinoic Acid in Patients With 15q11-q13 D… (NCT05281965) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Retinoic Acid in Patients With 15q11-q13 Duplication Syndrome
China20 participantsStarted 2022-04-01
Plain-language summary
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), with its core symptoms of communication and repetitive behaviors, is a serious neurodevelopmental disorder common in childhood and affects about 1% of children. So far, autism remains a clinical dilemma with no effective therapy.
The most common chromsomal ability among ASD patients is 15q11-13q duplication syndrome(dup15q syndrome).Clinical phenotypes of dup15q syndrome include autism, mental retardation, epilepsy (usually refractory epilepsy, often manifested as infantile spasm), congenital heart disease, mild facial abnormalities, etc.
UBE3A is one of the most important genes in the 15q11-q13 region.Biochemistry and molecular biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Hu Ronggui group found a new kind of autism in mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets - describe the ubiquitin ligase UBE3A protein and retinoic acid.Previous studies have shown that the basis of the relevant treatment measures can effectively relieve the mouse model of autism characteristics. Therefore, retinoic acid supplementation in the treatment of dup15q syndrome is a potential therapeutic target.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Between 6 and 18 years old
. Clinical diagnosis + scale diagnosis of autism (1) Clinical diagnosis: clinical diagnosis was made by 2 experienced doctors according to the medical history provided by the caregivers and the diagnostic criteria of ASD in DSM-V; (2) Scale diagnosis: The diagnostic assessment was conducted by highly qualified practitioners taking the ADOS-2 score, Restricted Behabior (RRB) and Social Affect (SA) scores. The scores were converted to standardized severity scores (CSS) for three diagnoses of non-spectrum disorders, autism and autism spectrum disorders.
. Genetics: 15q11-13 duplicates diagnosed by SNP-Array or A-CGH microarray, including UBE3A gene
Exclusion criteria
. A history of acute or chronic infection within the last 3 months
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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ADORS-2
Timeframe: 3 months，6 months，9 months，12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05281965
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University