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Investigation of the Genetics of Hematologic Diseases

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02720679
Recruitment Status : Recruiting
First Posted : March 28, 2016
Last Update Posted : April 7, 2023
Sponsor:
Collaborators:
Boston Children's Hospital
University of Memphis
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Baylor College of Medicine
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Study Description
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Brief Summary:

The purpose of this study is to collect and store samples and health information for current and future research to learn more about the causes and treatment of blood diseases. This is not a therapeutic or diagnostic protocol for clinical purposes. Blood, bone marrow, hair follicles, nail clippings, urine, saliva and buccal swabs, left over tissue, as well as health information will be used to study and learn about blood diseases by using genetic and/or genomic research. In general, genetic research studies specific genes of an individual; genomic research studies the complete genetic makeup of an individual.

It is not known why many people have blood diseases, because not all genes causing these diseases have been found. It is also not known why some people with the same disease are sicker than others, but this may be related to their genes. By studying the genomes in individuals with blood diseases and their family members, the investigators hope to learn more about how diseases develop and respond to treatment which may provide new and better ways to diagnose and treat blood diseases.

Primary Objective:

  • Establish a repository of DNA and cryopreserved blood cells with linked clinical information from individuals with non-malignant blood diseases and biologically-related family members, in conjunction with the existing St. Jude biorepository, to conduct genomic and functional studies to facilitate secondary objectives.

Secondary Objectives:

  • Utilize next generation genomic sequencing technologies to Identify novel genetic alternations that associate with disease status in individuals with unexplained non-malignant blood diseases.
  • Use genomic approaches to identify modifier genes in individuals with defined monogenic non-malignant blood diseases.
  • Use genomic approaches to identify genetic variants associated with treatment outcomes and toxicities for individuals with non-malignant blood disease.
  • Use single cell genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics to investigate biomarkers for disease progression, sickle cell disease (SCD) pain events and the long-term cellular and molecular effects of hydroxyurea therapy.
  • Using longitudinal assessment of clinical and genetic, study the long-term outcomes and evolving genetic changes in non-malignant blood diseases.

Exploratory Objectives

  • Determine whether analysis of select patient-derived bone marrow hematopoietic progenitor/stem (HSPC) cells or induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells can recapitulate genotype-phenotype relationships and provide insight into disease mechanisms.
  • Determine whether analysis of circulating mature blood cells and their progenitors from selected patients with suspected or proven genetic hematological disorders can recapitulate genotype-phenotype relationships and provide insight into disease mechanisms.

Condition or disease
Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes Erythrocyte Disorder Leukocyte Disorder Hemostasis Blood Coagulation Disorder Sickle Cell Disease Dyskeratosis Congenita Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Congenital Thrombocytopenia Severe Congenital Neutropenia Fanconi Anemia Myelodysplastic Syndromes Myeloproliferative Diseases

Detailed Description:

Participants will be individuals (proband) receiving therapy or expert consultation regarding a non-malignant hematologic disorder. We propose to use genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomic analysis coupled with family linkage studies to identify causal mutations in individuals with undefined hematologic disorders and to characterize genetic modifiers of defined monogenic blood diseases.

A detailed medical history will be obtained, including demographic information for each proband. For each identified biologically related family member, a medical history questionnaire will be obtained. The family history and pedigree will be reviewed in conjunction with a geneticist/genetic counselor. The implications of genetic testing will be explained. If participants consent for future contact, this will take place annually for updates on medical and family history.

All probands will provide peripheral blood samples, and probands who are undergoing a bone marrow aspirate/biopsy for clinical purposes will provide additional aspirates. Biological family members will provide peripheral blood samples as a source for DNA.

Study Design
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Study Type : Observational [Patient Registry]
Estimated Enrollment : 1716 participants
Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
Target Follow-Up Duration: 10 Years
Official Title: Investigation of the Genetics of Hematologic Diseases
Actual Study Start Date : June 17, 2016
Estimated Primary Completion Date : July 2040
Estimated Study Completion Date : July 2050

Resource links provided by the National Library of Medicine

MedlinePlus related topics: Blood Disorders

Groups and Cohorts
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Group/Cohort
Study Participants
Participants will be (1) individuals with a non-malignant hematologic disorder confirmed or suspected to have a genetic basis, and (2) affected and unaffected family members of those individuals who are willing to provide clinical data and undergo genetic testing.


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Percent of participants who agree to participate [ Time Frame: Day 1, at enrollment ]
    It is estimated that approximately 30% of participants (proband) approached for this study will agree to participate and that each proband will have approximately five biologically-related family members who agree to participate.


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Number by type of inherited genetic aberrations associated with hematologic disorders [ Time Frame: Blood drawn at study entry, yearly and as needed until July 2050; and/or bone marrow aspirate at study entry, yearly and as needed until July 2050 ]
    Germ-line DNA samples from study participants will be extracted and analyzed in order to identify inherited genetic aberrations associated with hematologic disorders. Specific modalities of genomic testing will be case specific. Relevant tests may involve SNP arrays to assess copy number variation, WGS, WES, targeted sequencing of specific candidate genes, DNA sequencing, RNA-sequencing, X-chromosome inactivation studies, ChIP sequencing and/or other tests. Genetic linkage analyses may be performed using a variety of technologies including high-density SNP arrays, WGS and specific analysis of selected target genes in validation studies.

  2. Number by type of modifier genes [ Time Frame: Blood drawn at study entry, yearly, and as needed until July 2050; and/or bone marrow aspirate at study entry, yearly and as needed until July 2050. ]
    Investigators seek to identify modifier genes in individuals in the study population. Methods of analysis will be similar to those for Outcome Measure #2.

  3. Number by type of genetic variants [ Time Frame: Blood drawn at study entry, yearly and as needed until July 2050; and/or bone marrow aspirate at study entry, yearly and as needed until July 2050. ]
    Investigators seek to identify genetic variants associated with treatment outcomes and toxicities in the study population. Methods of analysis will be similar to those for Outcome Measure #2.


Biospecimen Retention:   Samples With DNA
Blood samples, bone marrow aspirate samples, nail clippings, urine, saliva, buccal smears and hair follicles, left over tissue.

Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   Child, Adult, Older Adult
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Participants will be (1) individuals with a non-malignant hematologic disorder confirmed or suspected to have a genetic basis, and (2) affected and unaffected family members of those individuals who are willing to provide clinical data and undergo genetic testing.
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • An individual (proband) receiving therapy or expert consultation regarding a non-malignant hematologic disorder, MDS or MPN.
  • A biologically-related individual to the identified proband to include: first, second or third degree relatives.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None
Contacts and Locations
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT02720679


Contacts
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Contact: Marcin Wlodarski, MD, PhD 866-278-5833 referralinfo@stjude.org

Locations
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United States, Tennessee
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Recruiting
Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38105
Contact: Marcin Wlodarski, MD, PhD    866-278-5833    referralinfo@stjude.org   
Principal Investigator: Marcin Wlodarski, MD, PhD         
Sponsors and Collaborators
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital
University of Memphis
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Baylor College of Medicine
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Marcin Wlodarski, MD, PhD St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
More Information
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Additional Information:

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Responsible Party: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02720679    
Other Study ID Numbers: INSIGHT-HD
First Posted: March 28, 2016    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: April 7, 2023
Last Verified: April 2023

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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 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital:
Genetics
Whole genome sequencing
Pediatrics and hematology
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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DNA Repair-Deficiency Disorders
Hemostatic Disorders
Anemia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Anemia, Sickle Cell
Thrombocytopenia
Neutropenia
Hematologic Diseases
Blood Coagulation Disorders
Fanconi Anemia
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Bone Marrow Failure Disorders
Pancytopenia
Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan
Dyskeratosis Congenita
 Leukocyte Disorders
Disease
Syndrome
Pathologic Processes
Bone Marrow Diseases
Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital
Anemia, Hemolytic
Hemoglobinopathies
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Blood Platelet Disorders
Agranulocytosis
Leukopenia
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Hemorrhagic Disorders