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Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Lysosomal Storage Diseases

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02000310
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified February 2021 by O & O Alpan LLC.
Recruitment status was:  Recruiting
First Posted : December 4, 2013
Last Update Posted : February 23, 2021
Sponsor:
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O & O Alpan LLC

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The lysosome is a specialized part of the cell that functions to degrade metabolic wastes in the cell. Defects in the functioning of the lysosome result in accumulation and subsequent storage of such metabolic wastes. These defects lead to conditions known as lysosomal storage diseases (LSD). LSDs are caused by inherited genetic mutations and there are over 40 genetically distinct lysosomal storage diseases. Within each specific lysosomal storage disease there are variances in severity of disease, age of onset, and clinical presentation. Though the genetic mutations contributing to the disease have been largely clarified, the molecular and cellular mechanisms that contribute to variations in each distinct LSD remain unclear. With this study we intend to better understand at the cellular and molecular level how the accumulation and storage of metabolic wastes in the lysosome affect the clinical manifestation of LSDs, to detect changes in these mechanisms upon treatment administration, and to correlate these results to genetic information. The knowledge obtained from this research study could lead to better ways to diagnose and treat lysosomal storage diseases.

Condition or disease
Lysosomal Storage Disorders

Study Design
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Study Type : Observational
Estimated Enrollment : 80 participants
Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: Investigation of Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Actual Study Start Date : November 2013
Estimated Primary Completion Date : December 2021
Estimated Study Completion Date : December 2022

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Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Correlating genetic mutations with clinical signs and symptoms [ Time Frame: 5 years ]
    Genetic information (DNA) will be collected from biological samples (e.g. blood, skin cells) and correlated with clinical signs and symptoms. DNA will be sequenced in order to identify a specific mutation. Fluorescence assay will be performed to measure the enzyme activity of the affected protein. Physical examination will be performed, and supporting test results will be collected for identifying the signs and symptoms of the particular disorder.


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Associated Immune Pathophysiology [ Time Frame: 5 years ]
    Blood will be collected for identifying alterations in the innate and adaptive immune system. Flow cytometry will be used to analyze cell surface and intracellular biomarkers on immune cells such as B-cells, T-cells, eosinophils.


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Ages Eligible for Study:   1 Day to 100 Years   (Child, Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Patients or suspected carriers of a lysosomal storage disorders.
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subject is greater than or equal to 1 day of age and less than or equal to 100 years of age
  • Signed Informed Consent/Assent
  • Subject is able and willing to comply with study protocol requirements.
  • From clinical or blood laboratory findings subject has evidence of a lysosomal storage disease or a family member of a patient with lysosomal storage disease

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant woman
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Contacts
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Contact: Ozlem Goker-Alpan, MD 571-308-1904 ogoker-alpan@ldrtc.org
Contact: Renuka Limgala, PhD 703-261-6220 rlimgala@ldrtc.org

Locations
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United States, Virginia
Lysosomal and Rare Disorders Research and Treatment Center, Inc (LDRTC) Recruiting
Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22030
Contact: Ozlem Goker-Alpan, M.D.    571-308-1900    ogoker-alpan@ldrtc.org   
Contact: Renuka Limgala, PhD    703-261-6220    rlimgala@ldrtc.org   
Principal Investigator: Ozlem Goker-Alpan, MD         
Sub-Investigator: Renuka P Limgala, PhD         
Sub-Investigator: Margarita M Ivanova, PhD         
Sponsors and Collaborators
O & O Alpan LLC
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Ozlem Goker-Alpan, MD Lysosomal & Rare Disorders Research & Treatment Center (LDRTC)
Principal Investigator: Renuka Limgala, PhD LDRTC
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Responsible Party: O & O Alpan LLC
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02000310    
Other Study ID Numbers: 13-CFCT-07
First Posted: December 4, 2013    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: February 23, 2021
Last Verified: February 2021
Keywords provided by O & O Alpan LLC:
Gaucher disease
Fabry disease
Pompe disease
Niemann-Pick disease
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Metabolic Diseases