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Study of the Effect of the Benfluorex

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Blood Sample
Interventions
Genetic: Sampling of blood
Registration Number
NCT02008552
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Brest
Brief Summary

More than 5 million persons in France exposed, in last years, to the taking of the Benfluorex.

Arisen, at certain patients, of a valvulopathy characterized by mitrals and/or aortic leaks Withdrawal of the French market: nov. 2009 Only a percentage limited by exposed patients developed a severe valvulopathy (1/1000), whereas on the contrary, many patients were exposed during years without developing the slightest anomaly.

The hypothesis is the existence of a particular genetic susceptibility at the patients having developed a valvulopathy continuation in the exposure in this medicine.

Existence of one varying genetics with strong effect. The purpose is to identify involved genetic factors.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
346
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
MediageneSampling of bloodSampling blood
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Identify the genetic factors12 months

Identify the genetic factors involved in the individual susceptibility to develop a valvulopathy during a medicinal exposure in the benfluorex.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Compare the quality of life12 months

Compare the quality of life of the cases and the witnesses via the completion of Two validated questionnaires of quality of life.

Trial Locations

Locations (7)

Faculté de médecine Toulouse

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Toulouse, France

Institut du Thorax Nantes

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Nantes, France

Hôpital La Timone Marseille

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Marseille, France

CHU de la Côte de Nacre Caen

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Caen, France

Hôpital Sud Amiens

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Amiens, France

CHRU de Brest

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Brest, France

Hôpital Saint Philibert

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Lomme, France

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