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Osteogenesis ImperfectaROINCT04115774

Registry of Osteogenesis Imperfecta

An observational study of Osteogenesis Imperfecta, run by Luca Sangiorgi at 1 site in Italy.

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Trial summary

ROI is a retrospective and prospective registry, finalized for care and research purposes. It is articulated in main sections - strongly related and mutually dependent on each other - corresponding to different data domains: personal information, clinical data, genetic data, genealogical data, surgeries, etc. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
What is being tested?
bisphosphonates
How many people
5,000 participants
Where
1 siteItaly
Study dates
28 Jun 2013to 29 Feb 2032
How long will I take part?
25 Years
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients affected by Osteogenesis Imperfecta. The Registry will include also data on foetuses (prenatal and abortion).

Who may be able to join

  • All Osteogenesis Imperfecta patients, including prenatal and fetal diagnosis of Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Who cannot join

  • Any condition unrelated to Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Italy1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Irccs Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, 40136

    Marina Mordenti, PhD, +39 051 6366062, registri.malattierare@ior.it

    Marcella Lanza, PhD, +39 051 6366169, registri.malattierare@ior.it

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About this study

Official title: Registry of Osteogenesis Imperfecta That Collects Clinical, Functional, Genetic, Genealogical, Imaging, Surgical, Quality of Life Data. Data is Linked to Patients Biological Samples, When Available

ROI is a retrospective and prospective registry, finalized for care and research purposes. It is articulated in main sections - strongly related and mutually dependent on each other - corresponding to different data domains: personal information, clinical data, genetic data, genealogical data, surgeries, etc. This approach has been developed to corroborate and integrate data from different sources evaluating several aspects of diseases and to correlate genetic background and phenotypic outcomes, in order to better investigate diseases pathophysiology. Due to legal requirements, institutional directives and organizational issues, we are unable to include individuals residing outside Italy in the registry at this time. We are currently engaged in the preparation of a recruitment process for individuals residing outside Italy.

Read the detailed description

The traditional method of collecting patient information is often chaotic, inconvenient and sometimes even unsafe, particularly when dealing with rare diseases. In 2013, the need to simplify the diagnostic process and to overcome the difficulties of data storage and analysis, led to the suggestion of implementing the Registry of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (ROI).

The ROI relies on an IT platform named Genotype-phenotype Data Integration platform - GeDI. This solution was developed through a collaboration between Rare Skeletal Disease Department and a local software company (Dilaxia) and is General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)-compliant, multi-client and web-accessible. It has been designed according to current medical informatics standards, including the Orphanet code, the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), the Human Genome Variants Society, aiming to follow FAIR (Findability Accessibility Interoperability Reusability) principles. GeDI is continuously being implemented to improve the management of people with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and to assist researchers in analyzing the information collected. ROI is divided into the following main sections:

  • Personal data: it comprises general information, birth details and residence data;
  • Patient data: including the patients internal code, the hospital code and other patient details;
  • Diagnostic Process: the diagnosis, the status (affected, suspected, etc.), age at diagnosis, comorbidities, allergies, etc.;
  • Genogram: a tool for designing the family transmission of the disease, alongside information on the disease status of all relatives included;
  • Clinical events: it records a long list of signs and symptoms of Multiple Osteochondromas as well as several additional items to describe the disease
  • Genetic Analysis and Alteration: including analytical technique, sample information, analysis duration, etc. This section also comprises detailed information on any detected pathological variants (e.g. gene, international reference, DNA change, protein change, genomic position, etc.);
  • Visits: this section includes visit type (genetic, orthopedic, rehabilitation, pediatric, etc.), the date of the visit, prescriptions, imaging, etc.;
  • Treatments: this section comprises information of a wide range of treatments including pharmacological, devices, supplements, and other treatments such as psychological, nutritional, etc.;
  • Surgeries: this section contains information on the type of surgeries, the age of the patients, the site/localization of the procedures, etc.
  • Documents: this repository allow us to store all types of documents (radiological reports, imaging, consents, clinical reports, etc.);
  • Consents: this section provides a comprehensive overview of all consents collected, including the collection date;
  • Samples: this section includes information on the samples, like the type, date of collection, etc.;
  • PROs: this section collects information on patients reported outcomes such as the quality of life or ABC scale.
Being tested
bisphosphonates
Keywords
Disease Registry, Natural History Study, Disease Evolution, Genotype-Phenotype Correlation
Medical subject headings
Osteogenesis Imperfecta

What participants receive

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

  • bisphosphonatesDrug

    Since this is an observational study, the investigators collect general information on bisphosphonates treatment/impact

Study groups in NCT04115774
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Osteogenesis Imperfecta patientsThe group comprises all patients affected by Osteogenesis Imperfecta, including prenatal and fetal diagnosis of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Receives: Drug: bisphosphonates

What is being measured

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

  1. Natural History and Epidemiology

    To maintain an established registry in order to assess epidemiology and natural history. Collection of physical examinations (severity of the disease), orthopaedics and functionals data (number of fractures, fracture sites, deafness, etc.), genetics background (target gene, type of mutation, etc.), family history (inheritance in maternal or paternal line, etc.) and treatment information (pharmacological, devices, supplements, and other treatments).

    Clinical, orthopedic, surgical, treatment and functional features are updated at each follow up. Clinical reports, medical charts and imaging are the primary source of data.

    Measured: 25 years

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Genotype-Phenotype Correlation

    The secondary outcome comprises the correlation between genotype and phenotype. This includes, but is not limited to clinical features and genetic background. This will be pursued using the information collected during visits and follow-ups and the genetic information resulting from molecular investigations.

    Measured: 25 years

Timeline

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

  1. First posted4 Oct 2019
  2. Study start28 Jun 2013
  3. Primary completionJul 2018
  4. Study completion29 Feb 2032 (estimated)

Resources

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
Other
Enrolment
5,000 participants (estimated)
Target duration
25 Years
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04115774
Sponsor's protocol ID
21632/2013
Acronym
ROI
Status last verified
Nov 2025
First submitted
2 Oct 2019
Last updated
20 Nov 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Ablin DS, Sane SM. Non-accidental injury: confusion with temporary brittle bone disease and mild osteogenesis imperfecta. Pediatr Radiol. 1997 Feb;27(2):111-3. doi: 10.1007/s002470050079.

    PubMed 9028840
  • Davie MW, Haddaway MJ. Bone mineral content and density in healthy subjects and in osteogenesis imperfecta. Arch Dis Child. 1994 Apr;70(4):331-4. doi: 10.1136/adc.70.4.331.

    PubMed 8185368
  • Chapman S, Hall CM. Non-accidental injury or brittle bones. Pediatr Radiol. 1997 Feb;27(2):106-10. doi: 10.1007/s002470050078.

    PubMed 9028839
  • Lindert U, Cabral WA, Ausavarat S, Tongkobpetch S, Ludin K, Barnes AM, Yeetong P, Weis M, Krabichler B, Srichomthong C, Makareeva EN, Janecke AR, Leikin S, Rothlisberger B, Rohrbach M, Kennerknecht I, Eyre DR, Suphapeetiporn K, Giunta C, Marini JC, Shotelersuk V. MBTPS2 mutations cause defective regulated intramembrane proteolysis in X-linked osteogenesis imperfecta. Nat Commun. 2016 Jul 6;7:11920. doi: 10.1038/ncomms11920.

    PubMed 27380894
  • Martin E, Shapiro JR. Osteogenesis imperfecta:epidemiology and pathophysiology. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2007 Sep;5(3):91-7. doi: 10.1007/s11914-007-0023-z.

    PubMed 17925189
  • Miller ME, Hangartner TN. Temporary brittle bone disease: association with decreased fetal movement and osteopenia. Calcif Tissue Int. 1999 Feb;64(2):137-43. doi: 10.1007/s002239900592.

    PubMed 9914321
  • Moore MS, Minch CM, Kruse RW, Harcke HT, Jacobson L, Taylor A. The role of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry in aiding the diagnosis of pediatric osteogenesis imperfecta. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 1998 Dec;27(12):797-801.

    PubMed 9880097
  • Roughley PJ, Rauch F, Glorieux FH. Osteogenesis imperfecta--clinical and molecular diversity. Eur Cell Mater. 2003 Jun 30;5:41-7; discussion 47. doi: 10.22203/ecm.v005a04.

    PubMed 14562271
  • Sillence DO, Senn A, Danks DM. Genetic heterogeneity in osteogenesis imperfecta. J Med Genet. 1979 Apr;16(2):101-16. doi: 10.1136/jmg.16.2.101.

    PubMed 458828
  • Maioli M, Gnoli M, Boarini M, Tremosini M, Zambrano A, Pedrini E, Mordenti M, Corsini S, D'Eufemia P, Versacci P, Celli M, Sangiorgi L. Genotype-phenotype correlation study in 364 osteogenesis imperfecta Italian patients. Eur J Hum Genet. 2019 Jul;27(7):1090-1100. doi: 10.1038/s41431-019-0373-x. Epub 2019 Mar 18.

    PubMed 30886339
  • Zionts LE, Nash JP, Rude R, Ross T, Stott NS. Bone mineral density in children with mild osteogenesis imperfecta. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1995 Jan;77(1):143-7.

    PubMed 7822373
  • Hill CL, Baird WO, Walters SJ. Quality of life in children and adolescents with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: a qualitative interview based study. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2014 Apr 16;12:54. doi: 10.1186/1477-7525-12-54.

    PubMed 24742068
  • Hald JD, Folkestad L, Harslof T, Brixen K, Langdahl B. Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Calcif Tissue Int. 2017 Nov;101(5):473-478. doi: 10.1007/s00223-017-0301-4. Epub 2017 Jul 4.

    PubMed 28676897
  • Vanz AP, van de Sande Lee J, Pinheiro B, Zambrano M, Brizola E, da Rocha NS, Schwartz IVD, de Souza Pires MM, Felix TM. Health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta: a cross-sectional study using PedsQL. BMC Pediatr. 2018 Mar 2;18(1):95. doi: 10.1186/s12887-018-1077-z.

    PubMed 29499676

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Osteogenesis Imperfecta, run by Luca Sangiorgi at 1 site in Italy.

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 1 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Nov 2025. 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 Italy. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Contact Marina Mordenti, PhD (+39 05 6366062, registri.malattierare@ior.it), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Natural History and Epidemiology (time frame: 25 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04115774, which also lists 14 linked publications.

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 20 Nov 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.

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