Clinical trials: Genetic Skeletal Diseases
Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Multiparametric Ultrafast Ultrasound Biomarkers for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophies
The purpose of this research study is to determine the potential of a multiparametric ultrasound approach to non-invasively monitor disease progression and to serve as an objective outcome measure for future clinical trials in…
- Trial name
- INNOVAN (NCT07378553)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Developmental Delay, Skeletal Abnormalities
Biomarker for Sly Disease (MPS VII) (BioSly)
Development of a new MS-based biomarker for the early and sensitive diagnosis of Sly disease from blood (plasma)
- Conditions
- Developmental Delay, Skeletal Abnormalities, Hepatomegaly, Splenomegaly
- Trial name
- BioSly (NCT02298699)
- Where
- 5 sites in Egypt, Germany and 2 more
- Sponsor
- CENTOGENE GmbH Rostock
Mitochondrial Diseases, Obesity
Muscle OXPHOS and Nutrient Homeostasis
Investigators are recruiting adults (men and women, ages 18 to 65 years, inclusive) with a confirmed genetic diagnosis of mitochondrial disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02920671
- Testing
- Tracer-enhanced oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT*), Muscle MRI, Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Idiopathic Short Stature
Skeletal Muscle Effects of GH in Boys
The purpose of the study is to measure the functional effects of recombinant GH in skeletal muscle, in addition to growth promotion, in short prepubertal boys with either growth hormone deficiency or idiopathic short stature.
- Trial name
- NCT04020913
- Testing
- Somatropin injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Effects of Bisphosphonates on OI-Related Hearing Loss
Osteogenesis Imperfecta-related hearing loss usually occurs in individuals with mild (type I) OI and is much earlier in onset than age-related hearing loss, with the majority of individuals experiencing some minor hearing loss in…
- Trial name
- NCT04152551
- Testing
- Risedronate Oral Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Multiple Osteochondroma, Ollier Disease
Ready to Sail: Evaluating Sailing's Feasibility as Ergotherapy
Background Individuals with rare skeletal disorders frequently experience psychological distress, social isolation, unmet needs, and significant challenges due to limited treatment options.
- Conditions
- Multiple Osteochondroma, Ollier Disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Trial name
- PaS (NCT06397443)
- Testing
- 5-day sailing activity
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Skeletal Dysplasia, Reverse Overjet
Assessment of Artificial Intelligence for Treatment Decision Recommendation of Adult Skeletal Class III Patients
The study titled "Reliability Of Artificial Intelligence for Treatment Decision Recommendation of Adult Skeletal Class III Patients" aims to assess the accuracy and dependability of artificial intelligence (AI) in providing…
- Trial name
- NCT06002373
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Elderly, Sarcopenia
Human Muscle Gene Expression Profiles in Young and Old Men
To reach the goals of living longer in better medical conditions, many countries reach the same conclusion: new strategies have to be developed to avoid, or at least limit, the effects of age; this requires a better knowledge of…
- Trial name
- CERA (NCT00725166)
- Testing
- Skeletal muscle aging
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Insulin Stimulated
Genetic of Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance
In this study, the investigators will use euglycemic/hyperinsulinemic clamps, longitudinal skeletal muscle biopsies, and single nucleus ribonucleic acid sequencing (RNA-Seq) and assay for transposase-accessible chromatin using…
- Trial name
- NCT07780513
- Testing
- Insulin 80mU/m2*min
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Syringomyelia, Type I Arnold Chiari Malformation
Genetic Analysis of the Chiari I Malformation
The purpose of this study is to better understand the genetic factors related to the Chiari I malformation. In people with this abnormality, the lower part of the skull is smaller than normal.
- Trial name
- NCT00004738
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Russia
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
PatientSpot Formerly Known as ArthritisPower
Patient Power is a patient research network and database (registry) to collect prospective information about demographics, self-reported diagnoses and medications, and willingness to participate in research from participants with…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, Gout
- Trial name
- NCT03840928
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Global Healthy Living Foundation
SEDC, Hypochondrogenesis
A Natural History Study in Children With a Type II Collagen Disorder With Short Stature
There are relatively few data available on type II collagen disorders, and evidence is lacking on the disease course in relation to symptoms and development of complications, the level of actual disease burden over time as well…
- Conditions
- SEDC, Hypochondrogenesis, Semd, Strudwick Type, Kniest Dysplasia
- Trial name
- ROCKET (NCT05408715)
- Testing
- Natural History Study
- Where
- 2 sites in France, Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Innoskel
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Muscular Dystrophy, Oculopharyngeal
Study of Muscle Abnormalities in Patients With Specific Genetic Mutations
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetically inherited disease affecting the heart. It causes thickening of heart muscle, especially the chamber responsible for pumping blood out of the heart, the left ventricle.
- Trial name
- NCT00001871
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Epilepsy; Seizure, Neuromuscular Diseases
North Carolina Genomic Evaluation by Next-generation Exome Sequencing, 2
The "North Carolina Clinical Genomic Evaluation by Next-gen Exome Sequencing, 2 (NCGENES 2)" study is part of a larger consortium project investigating the clinical utility, or net benefit of an intervention on patient and family…
- Conditions
- Epilepsy; Seizure, Neuromuscular Diseases, Brain Malformation, Intellectual Disability
- Trial name
- NCGENES2 (NCT03548779)
- Testing
- Pre-visit prep, usual care + exome seq
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 548 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Achondroplasia
Extension Study of Infigratinib in Children With Achondroplasia (ACH)
This is a Phase 2, multicenter, open-label, extension (OLE) study to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy of infigratinib, an FGFR 1-3-selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in participants with ACH who…
- Trial name
- NCT05145010
- Testing
- Infigratinib
- Where
- 31 sites in United States, Argentina and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 325 people
- Sponsor
- QED Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company
Idiopathic Short Stature
Multidisciplinary Evaluation and a Genome-wide Analysis in a Cohort of Idiopathic Short Stature Patients
This trial aims to evaluate the prevalence of idiopathic short stature among children whose growth is above -2,5SD (AFPA- CRESS/Inserm -CompuGroup Medical 2018 curve) or above -2SD of the parental target size (taking child gender…
- Trial name
- PAG PETI (NCT05858606)
- Testing
- Evaluation of the prevalence of truly (authentified) idiopathic short stature after multidisciplinary clinico-radiological evaluation, analysis in a multidisciplinary consultation meeting via a secure platform (ShareConfrère) for evaluation by multidisciplinary team, Whole genome analysis for authentified idiopathic short stature
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Osteoporosis
Skeletal Health of Klinefelter Patients
This study compared the bone health of KS patients who were actively monitored in our clinic by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) with that of a control group of healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT03704987
- Testing
- dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 247 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Myotonic Dystrophy
Development of Quantitative Muscle Imaging as a Biomarker of Disease Endpoints in Myotonic Dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy (dystrophia myotonica; DM), the most prevalent form of muscular dystrophy in adults, is characterized by progressive myopathy, myotonia, and multi-systemic involvement.
- Trial name
- DeQoDE-DM (NCT07362875)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Hypochondroplasia
Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (r-hGH), Saizen®, on a Population of Children With Hypochondroplasia, Treated at Least 3 Years or Until Near Final Height, When Applicable, in Comparison With a Historic Cohort of Non-treated Children
This study is conducted to describe the efficacy and safety of recombinant human growth hormone (r-hGH) treatment Saizen® on children with hypochondroplasia.
- Trial name
- NCT01111019
- Testing
- Recombinant human growth hormone (r-hGH)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Cardiovascular Diseases
Variation of Genes Controlling Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism
Aim of the study is to investigate genes regulating glucose and lipid metabolism in subjects whose glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, blood flow, or body fat distribution has been measured using positron emission tomography…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Cardiovascular Diseases, Obesity, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- CMgene (NCT03310502)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 2,050 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital