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SLSMDS Natural History Study

Recruiting
Conditions
Single Large Scale Mitochondrial DNA Deletion Syndromes (SLSMDS)
Pearson Syndrome
Registration Number
NCT05029843
Lead Sponsor
The Champ Foundation
Brief Summary

The Single Large-Scale mtDNA Deletion Sydrome: Natural History Study (PS-NHS) aims to collect data on standardized clinical outcomes, store data on the Champ Foundation Registry (CFR) and make this data available to researchers, clinicians, and industry partners who are studying SLSMDS to answer questions regarding the disease, including its causes, potential treatments, and other topics. A secondary aim is to analyze the data to understand research questions relating to the natural history of SLSMDS.

Detailed Description

This study is a prospective, observational, and longitudinal study intended to track the course of Pearson syndrome and single large scale mitochondrial DNA deletion syndromes (SLSMDS) to identify demographic, genetic, environmental, and other variables that correlate with the diseases development and outcomes. If available, retrospective clinical data may be accessed and used in analyses as well.

The PS-NHS will be conducted at two Center of Excellence sites: the Cleveland Clinic and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

All PS-NHS data will be entered and stored on the CFR. The CFR exists entirely online.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have an active account on the Champ Foundation Registry (CFR) or be willing to create an account on the CFR.
  • Must have a genetic diagnosis of a single large-scale mitochondrial DNA deletion and must upload their genetic report to the CFR.
  • Have a clinical diagnosis or history of Pearson syndrome OR have symptom onset prior to five years of age and a genetic diagnosis of a single large-scale mitochondrial DNA deletion OR in the opinion of the principal investigator the participant is suitable for participating in this study based on clinical presentation.

Participants may be of any age or gender, and originate from any country.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Columbia Neurological Scale2 years

The Columbia Neurological Scale is a neurological assessment that includes a general medical exam and a general neurological exam. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, and that includes evaluation of nerves, muscles and movement. Columbia Neurological Scale ranges from 0 (abnormal exam) to 76 (normal exam).

Strength test2 years

Hand grip with Dynamometer. Measured as average value of lbs of grip strength.

Cortisol2 years

Measured mcg/dL

PTH2 years

Measured as pg/mL

Vitamin D2 years

Measured ng/mL

FT4 and T32 years

Measured ng/dL

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)2 years

Measured mg/dL

Height2 years

Assessed in cm

Orbitofrontal cortex (OFC)2 years

Assessed in cm

Iron2 years

Measured ug/dL

Number of transfusions2 years

Frequency count of number of red blood transfusions and platelet transfusions

Amino acids (plasma and urine)2 years

Interpretation recorded.

Ptosis/ophthalmoplegia2 years

Assessed in mm

PEDI-CAT assessment2 years

The PEDI-CAT is a computerized test that will ask participants about daily life tasks. This assessment will be given to patients 0 to 20 years old and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

International Pediatric Mitochondrial Disease Scale2 years

The International Pediatric Mitochondrial Disease Scale is designed to monitor general disease progression associated with mitochondrial disease in children 0 to 18 years old. It includes a physical examination and evaluation of symptoms and functioning. The International Pediatric Mitochondrial Disease Scale will include a clinician-administered assessment that involves asking participants questions and evaluating participants' movements and responses, as well as a patient survey. The score is expressed as the percentage of items which were feasible to perform. Asterixes (\*) can be scored as well, the total score will change accordingly. E.g. if the parents are not able to indicate the presence of headache, the maximum score of the first domain changes from 103 to 73. If the child is not cooperative during the execution of domain 2 and 3, these items are omitted from the total score.

Coordination test2 years

9-hold peg test. Measured as time in seconds.

2 or 6 minute walk test2 years

2-minute walk test (2MWT) ages 3-6 yrs. or 6MWT (ages 6+). Measured as distance in meters.

IGF12 years

Measured ng/mL

Phosphate2 years

Measured mg/dL

Balance test2 years

Standing balance test. May assessed with an accelerometer. Measured as time in seconds.

Calcium2 years

Measured as pg/mL

Fructosamine2 years

Measured mcmol/L

Scale for Assessment and Rating of Ataxia2 years

the SARA is a physical exam that evaluates symptoms of incoordination. A physician will complete this with exam and it will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Hearing testing2 years

Assessing hearing frequency in both ears.

EKG rhythm2 years
EKG QRS interval2 years
Lipid panel2 years

Total cholesterol, HDL-C, LDL-C, triglycerides. Measured as mg/dL.

TSH2 years

Measured uIUg/mL

PT/PTT2 years

Measured in seconds

C-peptide2 years

Measured ng/mL

Amylase2 years

Measured U/L

Reticulocytes2 years

Percentage

Echo2 years

Assessing valve abnormalities

BNP2 years

Measured as pg/ml

Growth hormone2 years

Measured ng/mL

HbA1c2 years

Measured as a percentage

Lactate2 years

measured mmol/L

Urine protein2 years

Measured mg/dL

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel2 years

Electrolytes, transaminases, TP/Albumin, bilirubin, alk phos, creatinine, BUN, GFR. Measured mmol/L.

Lipase2 years

Measured U/L

Stool elastase2 years

ug Elastase/g stool

Weight2 years

Assessed in kg

Complete blood count with differential2 years
Ferritin2 years

Measured in ng/mL

Glutathione2 years

Measured uM

GDF152 years

pg/mL

ERG/OCT2 years

Assessed as normal or abnormal

Magnesium2 years

Measured mg/dL

Urine amino acids2 years
Acylcarnitines (plasma)2 years

Measured as mcmol/L

Organic acids (urine)2 years

Interpretation recorded.

Visual exam2 years

Assessing palpebral fissure in mm; distance in mm; eye movement in mm

Cystatin C2 years

Measured mg/dL

Urine Electrolytes2 years

Measured mg/dL

Facial dysmorphology assessment2 years

Assessed with facial photography. Assessing ptosis and/or prominent cheeks/jowls.

EKG PR interval2 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Cleveland Clinic

🇺🇸

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

🇺🇸

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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