Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: Natural History, Clinical Variation and Evaluation of Biochemical Markers (SLS)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01971957 |
Recruitment Status :
Active, not recruiting
First Posted : October 30, 2013
Last Update Posted : November 8, 2022
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Sponsor:
University of Nebraska
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
William Rizzo, MD, University of Nebraska
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First Submitted Date | April 30, 2013 | |||
First Posted Date | October 30, 2013 | |||
Last Update Posted Date | November 8, 2022 | |||
Study Start Date | April 2013 | |||
Estimated Primary Completion Date | August 31, 2023 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | |||
Current Primary Outcome Measures |
Characterize the extent and progression of neurocutaneous disease in patients with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS). [ Time Frame: 2017 (up to 5 years) ] Determine the spectrum of clinical disease severity and changes in severity of symptoms over time. Each organ system will be evaluated using validated clinical exams (for example, Modified Ashworth Spasticity Score for neurologic severity) or categorical tests (such as EEG normal or abnormal). The clinical data will be used to develop a quantitative SLS severity score whereby patients will be described (for example, overall severity 1 to 5 with score 1 being the mildest phenotype and score 5 being the most severe). These quantitative outcome measures will be followed over time to assess disease progression.
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Original Primary Outcome Measures |
Characterize the extent and progression of neurocutaneous disease in patients with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome, and identify useful biomarkers. [ Time Frame: 2017 (up to 5 years) ] | |||
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Current Secondary Outcome Measures |
Identify biomarkers that correlate with disease severity. [ Time Frame: 2017 (up to 5 years) ] Blood, urine and skin biomarkers will be explored to identify tests that correlate with clinical severity of SLS. Multiple tests will be performed and outcome measures will be statistically compared to the clinical severity score to determine correlation coefficients, which will be used to establish new biomarkers for SLS.
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Original Secondary Outcome Measures | Not Provided | |||
Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | |||
Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | |||
Descriptive Information | ||||
Brief Title | Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: Natural History, Clinical Variation and Evaluation of Biochemical Markers | |||
Official Title | Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: A Longitudinal Study of Natural History, Clinical Variation and Evaluation of Biochemical Markers | |||
Brief Summary | Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS) is a rare genetic disease in which patients typically exhibit ichthyosis (dry, scaly skin), intellectual disability, spasticity, seizures and a distinctive maculopathy. The purpose of this study is to define the clinical spectrum and natural history of Sjogren-Larsson syndrome, and identify biomarkers that correlate with disease phenotype while establishing a registry for future investigations of biochemical pathogenesis and therapy. | |||
Detailed Description | The study will consist of a clinical component and a scientific component consisting of laboratory investigations of potentially useful biochemical (lipid and protein) markers. Up to 50 SLS patients of all ages, gender and ethnic origins will be enrolled. A detailed clinical evaluation will be performed to determine the presence and extent of disease involving the skin, nervous system and eyes. Clinical testing will include brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS), electroencephalography (EEG), neurocognitive tests, ophthalmologic examination with retinal photographs and optical coherence tomography (OCT), photographs of the skin and tests of cutaneous transepidermal water loss. Laboratory investigations will include lipid analyses (e.g. fatty alcohols, farnesol, fatty acids, ether glycerolipids, etc.) of blood, skin and urine; proteomic analysis of skin (stratum corneum); and measurements of leukocyte fatty alcohol and farnesol oxidation. A skin biopsy (optional) will be obtained for electron microscopy, measurement of lanthanum perfusion (transepidermal water loss), and/or establishing keratinocyte cultures. Correlations between clinical abnormalities and laboratory measurements will be tested to identify the most useful biomarkers for future diagnostic and therapeutic studies. To characterize the progression of phenotypic features over time, patients <6 years of age will be followed yearly and patients ≥6 years of age will be followed every 3 years. In addition, a SLS patient registry will be established as a resource for future investigations in SLS. | |||
Study Type | Observational [Patient Registry] | |||
Study Design | Observational Model: Case-Only Time Perspective: Prospective |
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Target Follow-Up Duration | 5 Years | |||
Biospecimen | Retention: Samples Without DNA Description: Blood, urine, skin
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Sampling Method | Non-Probability Sample | |||
Study Population | The study population will come from cohorts of Sjögren-Larsson syndrome patients currently followed at STAIR sites, from the RDCRN contact registry, and from the pool of new patients who directly contact STAIR sites or are referred to STAIR centers by their physicians. | |||
Condition | Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome (SLS) | |||
Intervention | Not Provided | |||
Study Groups/Cohorts | Sjogren-Larsson syndrome
There are no cohorts for this study.
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Recruitment Information | ||||
Recruitment Status | Active, not recruiting | |||
Estimated Enrollment |
50 | |||
Original Estimated Enrollment | Same as current | |||
Estimated Study Completion Date | September 30, 2023 | |||
Estimated Primary Completion Date | August 31, 2023 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | |||
Eligibility Criteria | Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Ages | Child, Adult, Older Adult | |||
Accepts Healthy Volunteers | No | |||
Contacts | Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects | |||
Listed Location Countries | United States | |||
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Administrative Information | ||||
NCT Number | NCT01971957 | |||
Other Study ID Numbers | 560-12 | |||
Has Data Monitoring Committee | Yes | |||
U.S. FDA-regulated Product | Not Provided | |||
IPD Sharing Statement | Not Provided | |||
Current Responsible Party | William Rizzo, MD, University of Nebraska | |||
Original Responsible Party | Same as current | |||
Current Study Sponsor | University of Nebraska | |||
Original Study Sponsor | Same as current | |||
Collaborators | Not Provided | |||
Investigators |
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PRS Account | University of Nebraska | |||
Verification Date | November 2022 |