Genetic Evaluation of AAAS Gene in Early-Onset Achalasia and Alacrima Patients - Full Text View

Sponsor:	Asan Medical Center
Information provided by:	Asan Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00856921

Purpose

The AAAS gene has been known to cause achalasia, alacrima, adrenal abnormalities and a progressive neurological syndrome. A considerable proportion of achalasia patients have been known to show alacrima (decreased secretion of tears). However, the genetic mechanism between achalasia and alacrima has not been defined yet. The investigators postulated that some proportions of early-onset achalasia could be correlated with AAAS gene; thus, the investigators aimed to investigate the relationship between the AAAS gene and early-onset achalasia.

Condition
Achalasia Alacrima

Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Case-Only, Retrospective
Official Title:	To Find Out the Genetic Relationship Between the Early-Onset Achalasia and AAAS Gene

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Further study details as provided by Asan Medical Center:

Primary Outcome Measures:

Genetic relationship between achalasia and AAAS gene [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA

Biospecimen Description:

DNA and genetic analysis

Enrollment:	19
Study Start Date:	April 2008
Study Completion Date:	March 2009
Primary Completion Date:	January 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Eligibility

Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No
Sampling Method:	Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Early age onset achalasia

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

early age onset
primary achalasia patient
less than 35 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

secondary achalasia patients

Contacts and Locations

No Contacts or Locations Provided

More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party:	Asan Medical Center ( Kee Wook Jung )
Study ID Numbers:	AAASachalasia
Study First Received:	March 5, 2009
Last Updated:	March 5, 2009
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00856921 History of Changes
Health Authority:	Korea: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by Asan Medical Center:

Relationship between achalasia and AAAS gene

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Deglutition Disorders
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Digestive System Diseases

Gastrointestinal Diseases
Esophageal Achalasia
Esophageal Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on February 08, 2010