Longitudinal Prospective Natural History Study of Retinopathy in Zellweger Spectrum Disorder (NCT06190626) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Longitudinal Prospective Natural History Study of Retinopathy in Zellweger Spectrum Disorder
United States, Canada30 participantsStarted 2023-12-18
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to define the course of the retinal degeneration in a ZSD patient cohort.
The objective of this study is to gather information so the investigators can:
1. define the course of the retinal degeneration in a ZSD patient cohort with retinal degeneration
2. define what tests best monitor the progression of the retinal degeneration
3. generate prognostic information about vision loss in ZSD.
At each yearly visit, the participants will answer a functional vision questionnaire, have a physical evaluation, blood test, and participate in a variety of vision tests. The investigators will also collect pertinent medical history.
Participants will travel to study site. The study will provide financial support for board and travel.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* confirmed ZSD with deleterious variants in PEX genes identified
* confirmed or expected retinal involvement
Exclusion Criteria:
* unable to perform a minimum of one vision test
* severe ZSD disease
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
1
Number of participants with disease progression
Timeframe: 5 years
2
Number of participants with common patterns of retinal degeneration observed
Timeframe: 5 years
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06190626
SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre