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A Longitudinal Study of Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Pulmonary Fibrosis

Completed
Conditions
Hermansky Pudlak Syndrome
Registration Number
NCT02368340
Lead Sponsor
Vanderbilt University
Brief Summary

Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS) is a rare genetic disease that is associated with oculocutaneous albinism, bleeding, granulomatous colitis, and pulmonary fibrosis in some subtypes, including HPS-1, HPS-2, and HPS-4. Pulmonary fibrosis causes shortness of breath and progressive decline in lung function. In HPS patients with at-risk subtypes, almost all adults eventually develop fatal pulmonary fibrosis unless they undergo lung transplantation.

The purpose of this study is to identify the earliest measurable pulmonary disease activity in individuals at-risk for HPS pulmonary fibrosis. The study also aims to develop biomarkers that will aid in understanding of the causes of HPS pulmonary fibrosis and facilitate more rapid conduct of therapeutic trials in HPS patients with mild pulmonary disease in the future.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
55
Inclusion Criteria
  • Individuals ages 12-90 years with confirmed diagnosis of HPS as defined by verification of reduced or absent platelet dense granules by electron microscopy and/or genetic diagnosis
  • Ability to provide informed consent, or consent of parent/guardian and assent for minors
Exclusion Criteria
  • Status-post lung transplantation
  • Perceived unsuitability for participation in the study in the opinion of the investigator

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Chest CT scanchange in CT Scan from baseline to 2.5 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pulmonary function testchange in PFTs from baseline to 2.5 years

Trial Locations

Locations (5)

Loyola University Medical Center

🇺🇸

Maywood, Illinois, United States

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard

🇺🇸

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Columbia University Medical Center

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

🇺🇸

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Vanderbilt University

🇺🇸

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Loyola University Medical Center
🇺🇸Maywood, Illinois, United States

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