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Evaluation and Treatment of Patients With Connective Tissue Disease

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00076830
Recruitment Status : Recruiting
First Posted : February 4, 2004
Last Update Posted : July 8, 2021
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ( Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) )

Study Description
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Brief Summary:

This study offers evaluation and treatment of patients with a suspected connective tissue disorder. The protocol is not designed to test new treatments; rather, patients receive standard care. The study is designed to: 1) allow NICHD's staff to learn more about connective tissue disorders, 2) train physicians in the evaluation and treatment of these disorders; and 3) establish a pool of patients who may be eligible for other NICHD protocols for connective tissue disorders. (Participants in this protocol will not be required to join another study; the decision will be voluntary.)

Patients of all ages with a suspected connective tissue disorder and their unaffected family members may be eligible for this study.

Participants undergo diagnostic procedures that may include a medical history, physical examination, X-ray studies, eye examinations, and blood drawing, as well as other specialized tests, when needed. Additional tests may include:

  • Blood test for DNA genetic analysis
  • Skin biopsy: Removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination. The area of skin selected for the biopsy is numbed and a small circle of skin, usually from the upper arm, is removed with a surgical cookie cutter-like instrument.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): This test uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to show structural and chemical changes in tissues. The patient lies on a table that slides into a narrow cylinder containing a magnetic field. Ear plugs are worn to muffle loud knocking and thumping sounds that occur with electrical switching of the magnetic fields.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scans: This test allows the doctor to view the organs inside the body in small sections. The patient lies in a doughnut-like machine. Scanning can be done from different angles, allowing a three dimensional picture of the part of the body being studied. It may be done with or without injection of a contrast material.
  • Referral to appropriate sub-specialists when potential complications are found.

Condition or disease
Connective Tissue Disorders Osteogenesis Imperfecta Bone Diseases, Metabolic Melorheostosis

Detailed Description:
This protocol seeks to formalize the application of accepted diagnostic and therapeutic measures in the study of individuals with known or suspected bone-related connective tissue disorders, including Osteogenesis Imperfecta and melorheostosis. It is our intent to attract a broad array of such individuals for the purposes indicated above. This protocol will also serve as a basis for permitting collaborations with other investigators regarding rare, illustrative, or poorly defined human diseases.
Study Design
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Study Type : Observational
Estimated Enrollment : 400 participants
Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Other
Official Title: Investigations of Bone-Related Connective Tissue Disorders
Actual Study Start Date : May 18, 2004

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Groups and Cohorts
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Group/Cohort
Enrolled Cohort
All patients enrolled, as this is a evaluation/diagnostic study


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Evaluation and Diagnosis [ Time Frame: per individual cases ]
    Evaluation of individuals with suspected bone-related connective tissue disorders and their family members


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Biospecimens collection [ Time Frame: 12/31/2030 ]
    Collection of biospecimens for use in clinical and basic science research of bone-related connective tissue disorders and controls


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   up to 70 Years   (Child, Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Minimal limit on gender, geographical location (able to travel to NIH), race/ethnicity, age (from birth to 70 years old)
Criteria
  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Individuals with suspected connective tissue disorder, OR Family members of individuals with suspected connective tissue disorder

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Individuals who, in the opinion of the Investigator, are unable to comply with the protocol or have medical conditions that would potentially increase the risk of participation.

Contacts and Locations
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00076830


Contacts
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Contact: Joan C Marini, M.D. (301) 594-3418 marinij@cc1.nichd.nih.gov

Locations
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United States, Maryland
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike Recruiting
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
Contact: For more information at the NIH Clinical Center contact Office of Patient Recruitment (OPR)    800-411-1222 ext TTY8664111010    prpl@cc.nih.gov   
Sponsors and Collaborators
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Joan C Marini, M.D. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
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Additional Information:

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Responsible Party: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00076830    
Other Study ID Numbers: 040077
04-CH-0077
First Posted: February 4, 2004    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: July 8, 2021
Last Verified: July 2, 2021

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ( Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) ):
Bone
Growth
Skin
Fractures
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Bone Diseases
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Bone Diseases, Metabolic
Melorheostosis
Connective Tissue Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
 Musculoskeletal Diseases
Osteochondrodysplasias
Bone Diseases, Developmental
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Collagen Diseases
Osteosclerosis