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Generalized Arterial Calcification in InfancyNCT03758534

Natural History of GACI With or Without ARHR2 or PXE

An observational study of Generalized Arterial Calcification in Infancy and Autosomal Recessive Hypophosphatemic Rickets, run by Universität Münster at 1 site in Germany.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

Generalized arterial calcification of infancy (GACI) is an ultra-rare disorder with an estimated birth prevalence of around 1 in 400,000.1 GACI is generally fatal before birth or within the first six months after birth. The cause of death is frequently myocardial infarction or stroke. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
How many people
80 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
15 Mar 2018to 31 Dec 2019
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Probands with proven history of generalized arterial calcification of infancy.

Who may be able to join

  • GACI genotype (mutation in ENPP1 and/or ABCC6) confirmed through mutational analysis of the patient and a GACI phenotype confirmed by imaging or biopsy; or
  • GACI phenotype confirmed with imaging, biopsy, or mutational analysis of the parents indicating a GACI genotype (mutation in ENPP1 and/or ABCC6) coinciding with symptoms of the patient.
  • Data will be collected for both living and deceased patients

Who cannot join

  • Caregivers are not able to give written consent.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Germany1 site, 1 recruiting
  • WWU Munster

    Münster, 48149

    Frank Rutsch, MD, +492518347700, frank.rutsch@ukmuenster.de

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: The Natural History of Generalized Arterial Calcification of Infancy (GACI) With or Without Autosomal Recessive Hypophosphatemic Rickets Type 2 (ARHR2) or Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE)

Generalized arterial calcification of infancy (GACI) is an ultra-rare disorder with an estimated birth prevalence of around 1 in 400,000.1 GACI is generally fatal before birth or within the first six months after birth. The cause of death is frequently myocardial infarction or stroke. GACI is strongly associated with inactivating mutations in ectonucleotide pyrophosphate/ phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1). Many patients with GACI, including some without an ENPP1 mutation also present with mutations in adenosine triphosphate binding cassette transporter protein subfamily C member 6 (ABCC6). Autosomal recessive hypophosphatemic rickets type 2 (ARHR2) and pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) are believed to be closely related to GACI. ARHR2 is caused by mutations in the ENPP1 gene and PXE is caused by mutations in the ABCC6 gene, with both being observed among patients with GACI. The natural history of GACI and in particular its long term morbidity and mortality are poorly understood. The primary objective of this study is to characterize overall survival among patients with GACI, over time from birth.

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Background:

Generalized arterial calcification of infancy (GACI) is an ultra-rare disorder with an estimated birth prevalence of around 1 in 400,000.1 GACI is characterized by extensive arterial calcifications, arterial stenosis, myointimal proliferation and periarticular calcifications. Individuals with GACI also experience calcification in other body areas, such as joints and organs. GACI is generally fatal before birth or within the first six months after birth. The cause of death is frequently myocardial infarction or stroke. GACI is strongly associated with inactivating mutations in ectonucleotide pyrophosphate/ phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1); around three quarters of GACI cases investigated had one or several ENPP1 mutations. Many patients with GACI, including some without an ENPP1 mutation also present with mutations in adenosine triphosphate binding cassette transporter protein subfamily C member 6 (ABCC6). Autosomal recessive hypophosphatemic rickets type 2 (ARHR2) and pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) are believed to be closely related to GACI. ARHR2 is caused by mutations in the ENPP1 gene5 and PXE is caused by mutations in the ABCC6 gene,3 with both being observed among patients with GACI. The natural history of GACI and in particular its long term morbidity and mortality are poorly understood, but a strong understanding of the condition will be crucial for further therapy development and drug testing. This study aims to address this knowledge gap.

Objectives:

The primary objective of this study is to characterize overall survival among patients with GACI, over time from birth.

Secondary objectives are to:

  • Characterize the patient and disease characteristics;
  • Describe symptomology at diagnosis and the change in symptomology over time;
  • Describe treatment patterns specific to GACI or rickets
  • Characterize mental/physical impairment, education, and employment situation;
  • Characterize the sequelae of the disease;
  • Prevalence of rickets; and
  • Growth velocities.

Eligibility:

  • GACI genotype (mutation in ENPP1 and/or ABCC6) confirmed through mutational analysis of the patient and a GACI phenotype confirmed by imaging or biopsy; or
  • GACI phenotype confirmed with imaging, biopsy, or mutational analysis of the parents indicating a GACI genotype (mutation in ENPP1 and/or ABCC6) coinciding with symptoms of the patient.

Data will be collected for both living and deceased patients

Design:

Retrospective multicenter chart review

Being tested
No intervention
Medical subject headings
Arterial calcification of infancy, Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Autosomal Recessive, 1, Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • No interventionOther

    This is a retrospective chart review study.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Survival

    This study will record the survival rate in patients with GACI

    Measured: Recruitment for this study will end in March 2019

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Nov 2018
  2. Study start15 Mar 2018
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2019 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2019 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
80 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03758534
Sponsor's protocol ID
GACI Natural History
Status last verified
Nov 2018
First submitted
28 Nov 2018
Last updated
29 Nov 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Generalized Arterial Calcification in Infancy and Autosomal Recessive Hypophosphatemic Rickets, run by Universität Münster at 1 site in Germany.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Nov 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Frank Rutsch, MD (+49251-8347700, frank.rutsch@ukmuenster.de), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Survival (time frame: Recruitment for this study will end in March 2019). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Nov 2018.

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