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SPL Insufficiency Syndrome (SPLIS)/NPHS14: a SPLIS Observational Study and Patient Registry (International)

Recruiting
Conditions
Sphingolipidoses
Enzyme Deficiency
Interventions
Other: no intervention
Registration Number
NCT04885179
Lead Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Brief Summary

This protocol aims to gather information about sphingosine phosphate lyase insufficiency syndrome (SPLIS), also known as NPHS14, and to create a SPLIS patient registry. Medical records, radiological and pathology results, blood test results, and genetic information will be collected. Samples of blood, cheek cells, urine and stool may be collected for analysis. If a skin biopsy has been performed for medical care, cells from the biopsy may be analyzed. No treatment or other intervention is involved in this study. However, the effect of treatments administered by the patient's physician may be detected and monitored based on changes in the blood or urine.

Detailed Description

This protocol aims to gather information about sphingosine phosphate lyase insufficiency syndrome (SPLIS), a condition also known as NPHS14 or familial steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome with adrenal insufficiency. SPLIS is a recently discovered genetic disease caused by recessive mutations in the SGPL1 gene. SPLIS can have effects on the kidney, adrenal gland, brain, skin, and blood cells. Some patients with SPLIS do not survive beyond infancy, whereas others live to adulthood. By monitoring the natural history of SPLIS over time in affected patients, the investigators will establish a clinical baseline that reflects how the disease progresses over time. This information may be useful in future clinical trials. The results may reveal which types of SGPL1 mutations correlate with best and worst patient outcomes. Some SPLIS patients are current on a regimen of high dose vitamin B6 supplementation on the advice of their treating physician. By including patients treated with B6, our study may provide evidence for the impact of B6 treatment on biochemical and blood markers of the disease. Our overall goals are to characterize the clinical, biochemical and metabolic manifestations of SPLIS and how these manifestations change over time within individuals with this condition.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria

Individuals of all ages diagnosed with SPLIS based on bi-allelic pathogenic variants of SGPL1, including children and neonates, as well as family members or caregivers, healthy volunteers and individuals with other sphingolipidoses.

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Exclusion Criteria

the investigators will not include:

  • prisoners

  • pregnant women

  • healthy volunteers with:

    • diabetes,
    • infection,
    • fever,
    • known HIV/AIDS,
    • cardiac disease
    • or anemia.
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Parents of individuals with SPLISno interventionParents of individuals diagnosed with SPLIS based on genetic testing that confirms bi-allelic pathogenic variants in SGPL1
age and gender-matched controlsno interventionThe investigators will attempt to collect biological specimens from individuals closely matched to SPLIS patient cohort by age and gender. This group may include siblings, cousins, and unrelated healthy children and adults.
Individuals with SPLISno interventionIndividuals diagnosed with SPLIS based on genetic testing that confirms bi-allelic pathogenic variants in SGPL1
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Survival0-99 years

The primary outcome of this study is survival (age at death).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Onset of nephrotic syndrome0-99 years

Age at onset of proteinuria greater than 3.5 grams per 24h

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of California San Francisco

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San Francisco, California, United States

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