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Studies of Disorders in Antibody Production and Related Primary Immunodeficiency States

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC), July 2008

Sponsored by: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Information provided by: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00266513
  Purpose

This study investigates gene abnormalities in Primary Immune Deficiency(PID) with a goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The specific disorders include:

  1. X linked hyper IgM Syndrome which is caused by an abnormality in the CD40L gene.
  2. NEMO associated immune deficiency which is caused by an abnormality in a gene called NEMO.
  3. Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) which has an unknown genetic basis.
  4. Other disorders of immunoglobulin production.

This study will:

  1. Better characterize the clinical features of CD40 L deficiency and NEMO associated immune deficiency and other related primary immune deficiency syndromes.
  2. Determine the frequency of CD40 L and Nemo abnormalities.
  3. Determine whether particular abnormalities in these genes are associated with more of less severe illness or with specific symptoms.
  4. Explore the basic mechanism by which these altered genes cause immune dysfunction.
  5. Identify other genes causing low immune globulin levels and related primary immune deficient states.

Condition
Hyper-IgM Syndrome
Ectodermal Dysplasia

Genetics Home Reference related topics:   aceruloplasminemia    hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia    L1 syndrome    Opitz G/BBB syndrome   

ChemIDplus related topics:   CD40 Ligand   

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:   Observational
Official Title:   Studies of Disorders in Antibody Production and Related Primary Immunodeficiency States

Further study details as provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):

Estimated Enrollment:   600
Study Start Date:   December 2005

Detailed Description:

This protocol is designed to study the genetics and pathophysiology of Hyper-IgM syndrome, NEMO associated immune deficiency, patients with related primary immune deficiency disorders, and the blood relatives of immunodeficient patients. Patients will undergo evaluations that include history/physical, blood sampling, genetic testing, and possible tissue sampling. Among the aims of this protocol are to better understand genetic factors that lead to defects in host defense, and to use modern and evolving methods in molecular and cellular biology to elucidate the pathogenesis of these diseases. A better understanding of primary immunodeficiency could allow for the rational development of novel therapies for such diseases and to benefit future patients, but it might not benefit current patients directly. Routine follow-up may occur every six months - with evaluation and blood sampling. Under some circumstances, we may provide treatment that relates to the immune deficiency. These treatments will follow standard medical practice.

  Eligibility
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes

Criteria
  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:

All patients must have a known or suspected immune defect with hyper-IgM syndrome and/or disorders of immunoglobulin production. There will be no limit on age, sex, race, or disability. Normal volunteers must be healthy adults between the age of 18 and 70 years and of either sex.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

The presence of an acquired abnormality, which leads to immune defects, such as HIV, chemotherapy, and malignancy are general exclusion criteria. Refusal to let us store samples may lead to withdrawal from this specific study. Other factors, which in the judgment of the investigators will interfere with patient evaluation or would pose added risk for study participants are also criteria for exclusion.

Patients who have received the Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin (KLH) and Bacteriophage PhiX 174 will not be excluded from the protocol.

  Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00266513

Contacts
Contact: Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office     (800) 411-1222     prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov    
Contact: TTY     1-866-411-1010    

Locations
United States, Maryland
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike     Recruiting
      Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892

Sponsors and Collaborators
  More Information

NIH Clinical Center Detailed Web Page  This link exits the ClinicalTrials.gov site
 

Publications:

Study ID Numbers:   060049, 06-I-0049
First Received:   December 16, 2005
Last Updated:   August 16, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:   NCT00266513
Health Authority:   United States: Federal Government

Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
CD40 Ligand  
Nemo  
Genetics  
Hyper-IGM  
Ectodermal Dysplasia  
CVID
Hyper-IgM Syndrome
Primary Immune Deficiency Disorders
Common Variable Immune Deficiency

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Skin Diseases
Hematologic Diseases
Skin Abnormalities
Hyper-IgM Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Type 1
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Antibodies
Ectodermal dysplasia
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Hyper IgM syndrome
Abnormalities, Multiple
Genetic Diseases, X-Linked
Hyperkinesis
Hyper-IgM Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Congenital Abnormalities
Ectodermal Dysplasia
Skin Diseases, Genetic
Ectodermal dysplasias

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Pathologic Processes
Disease
Immune System Diseases
Blood Protein Disorders
Syndrome
Dysgammaglobulinemia

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 04, 2008




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