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Cholic acid treatment in Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorders (Zellweger spectrum): biochemical and clinical effects.

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Peroxisomal biogenesis disorder
Zellweger spectrum disorder
10027424
Registration Number
NL-OMON39837
Lead Sponsor
Academisch Medisch Centrum
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

Phenotypically mild Zellweger spectrum disorder.
At least one of the following hallmarks: steatorrhea, elevated transaminases, growth retardation, neurological symptoms

Exclusion Criteria

Short life expectancy based on severe multiple organ dysfunction at the time of diagnosis

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>1- the degree of suppression of endogenous bile acid synthesis<br /><br>2- change in fat soluble vitamins levels<br /><br>3- change in weight and length growth<br /><br>4- side effects of cholic acid suppementation</p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>1- change in seizure frequency - change in the obtained developmental mile<br /><br>stones<br /><br>2- change liver enzymes - change in fibroscan liver elasticity measurements -<br /><br>change in liver protein synthesis<br /><br>3- change in markers of peroxisomal/mitochondrial functioning</p><br>
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