Longitudinal Study of Neurogenetic Disorders

Recruiting

• Conditions: Hypotonia; Intellectual Disability; Developmental Delay; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Seizures; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Hypertonia, Muscle

• Registration Number: NCT03492060
• Lead Sponsor: Columbia University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to analyze patterns in individuals with hnRNP (and other) genetic variants, including their neurological comorbidities, other medical problems and any treatment. The investigators will maintain an ongoing database of medical data that is otherwise being collected for routine medical care. The investigators will also collect data prospectively in the form of questionnaires, neuropsychological assessments, motor assessments, and electroencephalography to examine the landscape of deleterious variants in these genes.

Detailed Description

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of disorders in which the development of the central nervous system is disturbed. The genetic basis for many neurodevelopmental disorders has continued to expand and a recent gene called HNRNPH2 (Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein H2, encoded by HNRNPH2) is one such gene that is associated with a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism and autistic features, and tone abnormalities, among other multisystem problems.

The investigators will expand the genetic cohort to include any individual with a confirmed variant in any gene presenting with neurodevelopmental abnormalities. This is non-interventional study that examines both data previously used in clinical practice and prospective data collection in the form of questionnaires and assessments. The investigators will examine patterns of initial presentation, patterns in neurological evaluations; neurological testing including brain MRI and electroencephalography, and outcomes in individuals with genetic variants.

Genes of Focus:

hnRNPA1 hnRNPA2 hnRNPB1 hnRNPB2 hnRNPC2 hnRNPD hnRNPE1 hnRNPE2 hnRNPE3 hnRNPE4 hnRNPG hnRNPH1 hnRNP H2 hnRNPI hnRNPK hnRNPL hnRNPM hnRNPP hnRNPQ1 hnRNPQ2 hnRNPQ3 hnRNPR hnRNPU

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2018-04-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-04-02
• Study First Posted: 2018-04-10
• Study Start: 2018-06-13
• Status Verified: 2024-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-10-24
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-28
• Primary Completion: 2030-12
• Study Completion: 2030-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1000

Inclusion Criteria

• Individuals must have had whole genome/exome sequencing and have a confirmed variant in any gene.

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Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects who cannot provide genetic confirmation of a predicted deleterious variant in any gene.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Social Interaction and Communication SRS-II Score	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and social interaction and communication issues (measured by The Social Responsiveness Scale - Second Edition; SRS-II)
Receptive Language Skills	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and receptive language skills (measured by a 20-item music exposure questionnaire evaluating exposure on a 3-point scale: rarely, sometimes, often; and an EEG with music paradigm)
Function in Daily Activities, Mobility, Social and Cognitive, and Responsibility	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and functional capability in daily activities and mobility (measured by The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test; PEDI-CAT)
Coordination and Gait	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and gait (measured by a Kinematic Evaluation utilizing Solesound Pedishoe Sandals and GaitRite Walkway)
Medical abnormalities associated with genetic variants	5 years	Gene variants are known to result in a variety of clinical phenotypes. The study is intended to accrue data from medical records that document the range of neurological phenotypes and explore their incidence and frequency across genetic cohorts.
Repetitive Behavior	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and repetitive behavior (measured by the Repetitive Behavior Scale - Revised; RBS-R)
Sleep Habits	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and sleep habits (measured by The Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire; CSHQ)
Education-based impairments associated with genetic variants	5 years	The study seeks to collect records from the schools attended by participants; including: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and school records. We intend to use these records, in tandem with medical records, to explore meaningful statistical and clinical relationships in the phenotypes expressed by the population of the study.
Executive Functioning	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and executive functioning (measured by The Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function - Parent Report; BRIEF-P)
Autism	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and autism (measured by The Childhood Autism Rating Scale; CARS)
Adaptive Behavior	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and adaptive behavior (measured by The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition; Vineland - 3)
Functional Capability and Mobility	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and functional mobility (measured by an 11-point Movement Questionnaire)
Sensory Issues	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and sensory issues (measured by The Short Sensory Profile; SSP)
Anxiety	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and anxiety (measured by The Spence Children's Anxiety Scale - Preschool and Parent Reports; SCAS - Preschool and SCAS - P)
Social Interaction and Communication SCQ Score	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and social interaction and communication issues (measured by The Social Communication Questionnaire; SCQ)
Functional Balance	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and functional balance and gross motor function (measured by a 14-item Pediatric Balance Scale)
Emotional Regulation	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and emotional regulation (measured by The Behavioral Assessment System for Children - Third Edition; BASC - 3)
Motor Performance	5 years	Correlations (r) between mutant allele (obtained from retrospective data) and motor performance (measured by The Movement Assessment Battery for Children - Second Edition; MASC-II)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States