Subclinical Myocardial Dysfunction in Children With Wilson's Disease (NCT07765472) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Subclinical Myocardial Dysfunction in Children With Wilson's Disease
Egypt72 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
Wilson's disease (WD) is one of the most common metabolic liver diseases in older children. The most frequent clinical presentation is liver disease. However, Wilson's disease (WD) is a multisystem disorder. It is concluded that four modes of cardiac manifestations in Wilson's disease (WD) include arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, cardiac death, and autonomic dysfunction. Such possible cardiac involvement should be added to the clinical picture of Wilson's disease (WD) involving the hepatic and central nervous system(CNS).
The data on cardiac manifestations in children is very limited and only few adult studies are available.
In this study, the investigators aim to unveil subclinical cardiac dysfunction in children with Wilson's disease with apparently normal cardiac functions by conventional assessment.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Confirmed diagnosis of Wilson's disease based on Leipzig scoring criteria (including clinical signs, Kayser-Fleischer rings, low ceruloplasmin, or genetic analysis).
. Age between 4 years and 18 years.
. Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians.
Exclusion criteria
. Children with clinical evidence of overt heart failure or known congenital heart disease.
. Children suffering from fulminant hepatitis.
. Known co-existing primary liver diseases other than Wilson's 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?
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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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Left Ventricular Peak Longitudinal Strain (LV-PLS)
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1 , at single cross-sectional evaluation).