Exploration of GCase Activity to Identify a Subpopulation Eligible for a Therapeutic Trial in Dem… (NCT05304195) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Exploration of GCase Activity to Identify a Subpopulation Eligible for a Therapeutic Trial in Dementia With Lewy Bodies
France236 participantsStarted 2023-02-17
Plain-language summary
This research focuses on the activity of an enzymatic protein: glucocerebrosidase, in dementia with lewy bodies (DLB). Indeed, the mutation of the GBA gene responsible for a decrease in the activity of glucocerebrosidase is the most frequent known genetic risk factor in DLB. However, mutations of the GBA gene are known in another pathology, Gaucher disease, in which treatments have been developed.
The objective of this research is to determine if glucocerebrosidase activity is decreased in DLB. This hypothesis could open up a therapeutic perspective, with treatments already used in Gaucher disease.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria for patients :
* Male or female aged ≥ 50 years old
* Presence of an accompanying person
* Dementia with lewy bodies according to the revised criteria of Mc Keith 2017
Inclusion Criteria for controls:
* Male or female aged ≥ 50 years old
* Absence of cognitive impairment and clinical element for a neurodegenerative disease
Exclusion Criteria for patients:
* Other neurodegenerative disease
* Gaucher disease
Exclusion Criteria for controls:
* Neurodegenerative disease
* Cognitive impairment of all causes
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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GCase activity in patients and control by fluorometry
Timeframe: through study competion, an average of 1 year