Investigation of the Etiology of Hypertension and Endothelial Damage in Patients With Cytochrome … (NCT06756620) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Investigation of the Etiology of Hypertension and Endothelial Damage in Patients With Cytochrome P450 Oxidoreductase Deficiency
Turkey (Türkiye)51 participantsStarted 2024-12-24
Plain-language summary
This study investigates the etiology of hypertension and endothelial damage in patients with Cytochrome P450 Oxidoreductase (POR) deficiency. The study involves comparing ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), endothelial biomarkers (Prostaglandin E2, Thromboxane B2, and Nitric Oxide levels), and capillaroscopy findings between POR deficiency patients and healthy controls.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Genetically confirmed diagnosis of Cytochrome P450 Oxidoreductase (POR) deficiency
* Diagnosis of POR deficiency before the age of 18.
* Written informed consent provided by the participant and/or their legal guardian.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of an acute illness or other pathology identified during the study. Nail-biting habit or manicure within the last 14 days (due to potential impact on capillaroscopy results)
* Use of medications other than physiologic hydrocortisone
* Kidney, endocrine, or vascular pathologies that may cause hypertension
* History of smoking or hand trauma
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
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Serum Endothelial Biomarkers (Prostaglandin E2, Thromboxane B2, and Nitric Oxide) in POR Deficiency Patients Compared to Healthy Controls
Timeframe: Up to 6 months from the start of participant enrollment