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Randomized Clinical Evaluation of the AccuCinch Ventricular Restoration System in Patients who Present with Symptomatic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the AccuCinch Ventricular Restoration System in patients with symptomatic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
• at least 18 years old
• Ejection Fraction: between 20% and 40% measured by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
• diagnosis and treatment for heart failure should be established at least 90 days before entering the study & should be on stable, optimal medical therapy for at least 30 days
• myocardial infarction or any percutaneous cardiovascular intervention, cardiovascular surgery, or carotid surgery within 90 days prior to consent
• any planned cardiac surgery or interventions within the next 180 days
• women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast feeding
• additional cardiac and medical diagnosis will exclude participation (study staff will review)
CMRR Healthy Participant Registry
The purpose of this Health Participant Registry is to collect the names, contact information and answers to safety screening questions that assist in the determination of magnetic resonance (MR) compatibility of individuals who have expressed interest in MR research.
• at least 18 years old
• English speaking
• able to have a MRI scan, must complete assessment
• women who are pregnant
A Retrospective Follow-Up Study of the Durability of Antiviral Therapy on Long-Term Hearing and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Among Patients Treated for Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection as Infants or Toddlers
The purpose of this study is to find out if treatment of congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) with an antiviral medicine has any impact on hearing, development of cancers, overall development and sexual maturity development. No treatment for cCMV will be provided in this study.
• at least 2 years old
• received intravenous ganciclovir or oral valganciclovir to treat congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
• may have participated in the CASG study of the treatment of congenital CMV
• unable to comply with study-related procedures
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises for post-COVID-19 Diaphragmatic Dysfunction (DD)
There is evidence that dysfunction of the diaphragm following COVID infection that leads to the shortness of breath and chest tightness. The diaphragm is the main muscle of respiration. This study involves muscle stretching of the diaphragm and associated muscles to improve the quality of respiration. Half of the participants will receive PT twice a week, for 12 weeks, for 1 hour (in person) and a half hour via telehealth. A control group will undergo traditional treatment as recommended by your provider.
• age 18 and above
• PCR positive 4 weeks prior to the development of the respiratory symptoms
• new diagnosis of PASC (new-onset symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, chest tightness or persistence of symptoms 4 weeks following a positive PCR test for COVID-19)
• did not need hospitalization of 5 days or more and did not need ICU admission
• nose breathers
• symptoms include shortness of breath, chest tightness, and fatigue
• pre-existing lung disease such as COPD, IPF, Asthma, Exercise induced Asthma, Lung cancer, or history of Lung transplant
• history of current smoking and pack years of 10
• history of coronary artery disease
• general anxiety disorder
• unable to have full range of motion of the shoulders
• on antidepressants prior to covid-19 infection
• women who are pregnant
• unable to read and speak English
• previously diagnosed severe cognitive deficits such as dementia, developmental defects
• acute medical conditions, psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, mania, and psychosis, neurologic disorders such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease and Multiple sclerosis
ELEVATE, a global observational longitudinal prospective registry of patients with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) (ELEVATE)
This is a global, multicenter, prospective, observational, longitudinal registry conducted to characterize the natural history and real-world clinical management of patients diagnosed with AHP. This protocol will not recommend the use of any specific treatments, visits, or procedures. No medication is provided as part of registry participation.
Randomized Phase III Study of Combination AZD9291 (osimertinib) and Bevacizumab versus AZD9291 (osimertinib) Alone as First-Line Treatment for Patients with Metastatic EGFR-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
This trial compares the effect of bevacizumab and osimertinib combination vs. osimertinib alone for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer that has spread outside of the lungs and has a change (mutation) in a gene called EGFR. Sometimes, mutations in this gene cause EGFR proteins to be made in higher than normal amounts on some types of cancer cells. This causes cancer cells to divide more rapidly.
• confirmed diagnosis of non-squamous, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
• have advanced disease, defined as - either stage IV disease, stage IIIB disease not amenable to definitive therapy, or recurrent disease
• no prior systemic treatment for metastatic disease
• able to walk and do all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours
• additional inclusion criteria (study staff will review)
R01HL153613: Comprehensive Proteomic Classifier for the Molecular Characterization of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
This study proposes to collect lung fluid to identify potential biomarkers associated with pulmonary sarcoidosis.
• age 18-80
• contact umnsarc@umn.edu for inclusion/exclusion criteria
• history/current use of cigarette, e-cigarette, vaping or marijuana smoking
• history/current use of nicotine products
• presence of underlying chronic condition
• inability to undergo procedure using IV sedation
• weight < 110 lbs. & BMI > 35 kg/m2
• pregnant and/or breast feeding
• history/current use of chronic immunosuppressive medications
• contact umnsarc@umn.edu for inclusion/exclusion criteria
Personalized immunomodulation in pediatric sepsis-induced MODS (PRECISE)
This is a large-scale multi-center study of personalized, targeted immune modulation in childre with sepsis-induced multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). This study is titled the “PeRsonalizEd immunomodulation in pediatriC sepsIS-inducEd MODS (PRECISE)”. The study includes two concurrent, immunophenotype-driven placebo controlled randomized controlled trils (RCTs) that will address the central hypothesis that individualized, pathophysiology-specific immunomodulation will improve outcomes from sepsis-induced MODS in children
MT2019-38: Development and Psychometric Testing of a Pediatric Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Symptom Scale (PCSS)
The purpose of this study is to develop a questionnaire specifically designed for children and adolescents, which will help health care providers to better measure how bothersome symptoms of cGVHD are for children and adolescents living with cGVHD. Another purpose of this study is to design a caregiver companion questionnaire, to allow caregivers to measure how bothersome the symptoms of cGVHD are for their child/adolescent.
• children aged 5 to 17 years old, who have undergone prior allogeneic stem cell transplant
• clinical diagnosis of Graft vs Host Disease (cGVHD)
• currently receiving systemic treatment for cGVHD (including phototherapies), or has had systemic therapy for cGVHD tapered to discontinuation within the past 12 months -eligible caregiver proxy who is willing to participate in the study
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete criteria
• participant's cognitive ability would compromise their ability to participate in study related procedures
• study staff will review
A Phase I/II, Multicenter, Open-Label, Single-Dose, Dose-Ranging Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of ST-920, a AAV2/6 Human Alpha Galactosidase A Gene Therapy, in Subjects with Fabry Disease
The purpose of this study is to test a new drug, called ST-920, to see if it is safe and if it works to treat Fabry disease. ST-920 is a gene therapy treatment, which means that ST-920 replaces the missing or broken gene you have because you have Fabry disease, with a version or copy that works.
• at least 18 years of age
• diagnosis of Fabry disease
• one or more of the following symptoms: i) cornea verticillata, ii) acroparesthesia, iii) anhidrosis, iv) angiokeratoma
• fully vaccinated for COVID- 19 per CDC guidance
• additional requirements apply for cardiac and renal groups (study staff will review)
• history of liver disease
• current or history of use in the last six months of systemic steroids
• other significant medical & mental health diagnosis (study staff will review)
A prospective, randomized, controlled, blinded study to assess the Safety and Efficacy of the Butterfly Medical Prostatic Retraction Device in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Patients.
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of the Butterfly study device in reducing the symptoms that are associated with the BPH condition. Another purpose is to assess sexual function and quality of life following the use of the Butterfly study device. The Butterfly study device includes a metal (nitinol) implant that looks like a butterfly. The implant is inserted through the urethra - the tube that carries pee out of the body, and resides at the area of the prostate.
• men who are 50 to 80 years old
• symptomatic BPH
• additional criteria apply, study staff will review
• known sensitivity to Nickel
• current urinary retention
• urinary stress incontinence
• currently active bladder tumor or intravesical instillation
• additional exclusion criteria related to prostate or urinary tract function (study staff will review)
Tissue biopsies for the study of FSHD
A single visit study with muscle and/or skin biopsy / blood draw, performed to determine whether a molecular or cellular defect can be attributed to cells of Fascioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) muscle. This study is recruiting both individuals with genetically confirmed FSHD as well as unaffected healthy (control) individuals.
• Genetic confirmation of Fascioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
• at least 4 years old
• Healthy Family Members: parent or sibling of someone who has FSHD
• heart failure, respiratory insufficiency that requires respiratory support
• taking anticoagulants or anti platelet medications (aspirin or NSAIDs)
Autonomic and Vascular Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Risk in Women with Post-traumatic Stress-Disorder (PTSD)
Having PTSD is associated with a higher risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), which presents a major health risk for women, who are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD. The purpose of this study is to learn more about the mechanisms behind the relationship between PTSD and increased cardiovascular risk. Ultimately, our goal is to use the knowledge gained from this research study to help develop intervention and treatment strategies to protect the cardiovascular health of women with PTSD.
• female
• 18 years and older
• pre-menopausal
• must have experienced a past trauma, with or without PTSD Diagnosis
• pregnant or breastfeeding
• severe traumatic brain injury
• hypertension
• diabetes
• heart disease
• vascular disease
• illicit drug use within the past 6-months prior to participation
• inability or unwillingness to abstain from nicotine use for at least 12 hours prior to Study Visits 2 & 3
NRG-BN011: A Phase III Trial of Lomustine-Temozolomide Combination Therapy Versus Standard Temozolomide in Patients with Methylated MGMT Promoter Glioblastoma
We are looking at adding lomustine to temozolomide and radiation therapy when compared to temozolomide and radiation therapy alone (usual care). We will compare the effect (shrinking or stabilizing) and side effects when treating newly diagnosed MGMT methylated glioblastoma. Each of the drugs and radiation work in a different way to stop the growth of tumor cells.
• 18 to 70 years old
• no known IDH mutation
• must consent and have tumor submitted within 30 days of surgery
• adequate hematologic, kidney, and liver function (study staff will review)
• previous treatment of the brain tumor
• prior cancer (except non-melanomatous skin cancer, cervical cancer in situ and melanoma in situ) unless disease free for a minimum of 2 years
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
Disparities in REsults of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment (DiRECT): A Prospective Cohort Study of Cancer Survivors Treated With Anti-PD-1/Anti-PD-L1 Immunotherapy in a Community Oncology Setting (DiRECT)
This study compares treatment outcomes between patients of African American/Black (AA) ancestry and European American/White (EA) ancestry currently receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment. Collecting samples of blood and saliva and health and treatment information from racially diverse patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment over time may help doctors better understand health care disparities among all cancer patients.
• self-identify as African/African American/black (AA), or European American/ Caucasian/white (EA), or Hispanic/Latino ethnicity in combination with an AA or EA racial identity
• current diagnosis of invasive cancer at stage I-IV
• scheduled to receive anti-PD-1/-L1 ICI-containing therapy as standard of care treatment alone or in combination with co-treatments
• identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaskan Native
• diagnosed with melanoma (because melanoma is very rare in AAs)
• received prior immunotherapy for cancer,
Treatment of Refractory Nausea
We are studying different drugs for the treatment of nausea and vomiting that is caused by chemotherapy treatment of people who have breast cancer.
• diagnosis of breast cancer and not yet started chemotherapy
• scheduled to receive a single-day chemotherapy regimen that contains doxorubicin and/or cyclophosphamide and/or carboplatin
• scheduled to receive an antiemetic regimen that does not contain Akynzeo
• clinical evidence of current or impending bowel obstruction
• history of central nervous system disease (e.g., brain metastases or a seizure disorder)
• uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or uncontrolled hyperglycemia
• long term treatment (> 5 days within the past 30 days) with an antipsychotic agent such as risperidone, quetiapine, clozapine, a phenothiazine, or a butyrophenone within 30 days before enrollment or plans for such treatment during the study period
• taking benzodiazepines regularly (> 5 days within the past 30 days); (PRN) use (=< 5 days) for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety, anxiety associated with depressive symptoms
Pragmatica-Lung: A Prospective Randomized Study of Ramucirumab (LY3009806; NSC 749128) Plus Pembrolizumab (MK-3475; NSC 776864) Versus Standard of Care for Participants Previously Treated With Immunotherapy for Stage IV or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
We are comparing the effectiveness of the combination of ramucirumab and pembrolizumab compared to the usual chemotherapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer that is stage IV or that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). The drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells. We will compare how well the treatment regimens work and the side effects that occur.
• at least 18 years old
• confirmed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) which is stage IV (metastatic) or has recurred
• must have received at least one previous treatment of immune therapy
• must have received platinum-based chemotherapy
• able to care for self with occasional assistance
• may not have received more than one treatment with immunotherapy for stage IV or recurrent disease
• may not receive receive another investigational drug during study participation
Internet-delivered Management of Pain Among Cancer Treatment Survivors (IMPACTS)
We are studying an internet-based pain coping skills program with pain education for cancer survivors who have persistent pain. Pain severity and interference will be compared to people who receive only pain education. The pain coping program has 8 sessions that are completed in the first 10 weeks of starting the study. The group that receives only pain education will receive access to the program after 6 months. Everyone is followed for 9 months
• diagnosis of invasive cancer that has been treated with either single therapy or any combination of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy/drug therapy
• may be either off all treatment OR actively receiving anticancer therapy in an adjuvant (after surgery) setting, maintenance setting, or for active cancer that is felt to be stable and/or controlled and not rapidly progressive
• less than/equal to 5 years since the completion of their anticancer therapy
• experiencing continued pain
• cancer history of only superficial skin cancers or in situ malignancy
• only preexisting pain conditions unrelated to cancer or cancer treatment (e.g., migraine or tension headache, arthritis, back disorders, bursitis/tendonitis, injuries, fibromyalgia)
• known or suspected diagnosable substance use disorder or opioid overuse disorder
• enrolled in hospice care or end-of-life palliative care
A Phase II Randomized Trial of Olaparib (NSC-747856) Administered Concurrently With Radiotherapy Versus Radiotherapy Alone for Inflammatory Breast Cancer
We are studying how well radiation therapy with or without olaparib works in treating people with inflammatory breast cancer. Olaparib may keep cancer cells from repairing themselves, making them die. We want to see if adding this drug to radiation therapy is more effective.
• diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer without distant metastases
• completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to mastectomy
• radiation therapy has not been given to the affected breast
• able to swallow and retain oral medications and have no known gastrointestinal disorders likely to interfere with absorption of the study medication
• active uncontrolled infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris or cardiac arrhythmia.
• history of uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmia, recent (within 3 months) myocardial infarction, uncontrolled major seizure disorder, unstable spinal cord compression, superior vena cava syndrome, or extensive interstitial bilateral lung disease
CORRECT-MRD II: Second Colorectal Cancer Clinical Validation Study to Predict Recurrence Using a Circulating Tumor DNA Assay to Detect Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)
We are enrolling people who have had complete surgical removal of a stage II or stage III colorectal cancer. We will draw blood samples for circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to find out if this blood test can be used to detect recurrence of the cancer. People will be followed for at least 3 years and up to 5 years.
• diagnosis of cancer of the colon or rectum (CRC)
• complete surgical resection, with last surgery occurring within 180 days prior to enrollment
• started adjuvant (after surgery) therapy for current CRC diagnosis
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• history of any invasive cancer except non-melanoma skin cancer
A Phase III Clinical Trial Evaluating De-Escalation of Breast Radiation for Conservative Treatment of Stage I, Hormone Sensitive, HER-2 Negative, Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 18 Breast Cancer (DEBRA)
We are comparing treatment of early stage, hormone positive breast cancer with and without radiation therapy. One group will receive radiation therapy with endocrine therapy and the other group will receive endocrine therapy alone. We want to find out if there is any difference in how often breast cancer recurs in the same breast.
• completed surgery to remove a breast tumor and there isn't any evidence of remaining tumor.
• Early stage (T1) tumor without lymph node involvement and a Oncotype DX Recurrence Score of less than or equal to 18
• ER and/or PgR positive and HER2 negative tumor
• tumor size larger that T1
• surgical procedure was a mastectomy
• any treatment with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and/or endocrine therapy given for the currently diagnosed breast cancer prior to study entry
• Women who are pregnant or breast feeding
Increasing HPV vaccination coverage among pediatric, adolescent, and young adult (PAYA) cancer survivors: A multilevel intervention
The purpose of this research is to test the efficacy of different interventions to increase vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV). Survivors of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancers are at increased risk of developing HPV-associated secondary cancers, but have lower HPV vaccination coverage compared to the general population. Interventions which are found to be successful in this study will be incorporated into future survivorship care to improve adherence to recommend preventive healthcare practices. All research procedures will be conducted remotely (e.g. online).
• current patient in the University of Minnesota CCSP clinic or the Children's Minnesota Long-Term Follow-up (LTFU) Program clinic
• seen in the CCSP clinic who do not have a history of cancer but who have received immunosuppressive therapy or HSCT for treatment of a hematologic disorder
• survivor of childhood cancer (diagnosed with cancer at age 25 years or younger) who is currently 18-26 years of age OR a caregiver of a survivor of childhood cancer who is currently 9-17 years of age
• at least 6 months post-treatment (current treatment for graft-versus-host disease allowed)
• no previous HPV vaccination or incomplete HPV vaccination
• people who are unsure of their HPV vaccination status and are unable to find vaccination records (study staff will review)
• previously completed HPV vaccination series
• unable to read and write in English
• pregnant or plans to become pregnant in the next year
• currently receiving treatment for cancer or hematologic disorder or plan for treatment in next 12 months
• immediate hypersensitivity reaction to any vaccine component (study staff will review)
CANADIAN-AUSTRALASIAN RANDOMISED TRIAL OF SCREENING KIDNEY TRANSPLANT CANDIDATES FOR CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CARSK)
The current study is designed to determine which strategy (regular screening or screening only in the presence of symptoms) is more effective in preventing heart attacks in kidney transplant candidates. Another goal of the study is to determine whether biomarker tests are able to predict the need for regular CAD screening tests.
• Dialysis-dependent kidney failure and currently being assessed for OR active on the kidney transplant waiting list
• expected to require further screening for coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to transplant
• anticipated to undergo transplant more than 12 months from date of enrollment
• patients with signs or symptoms suggestive of uncontrolled cardiac disease such as unstable coronary syndromes, decompensated heart failure, uncontrolled arrhythmia, and severe valvular heart disease
• patients with other solid organ transplants
• multi-organ transplant candidates
• planned living donor transplant
A Phase 1b, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled, Double-Blind, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety Study of ARQ-255 Topical Suspension in Healthy Volunteers and Subjects with Alopecia Areata
This study is being done to evaluate the safety and tolerability of twice daily application of the study drug, ARQ-255 topical suspension 3% people with alopecia areata. There are 2 study drugs in this study: ARQ-255 topical suspension 3% and vehicle (placebo). Participants will be randomized (like drawing straws) to either ARQ-255 topical suspension 3% or vehicle to be applied twice daily for 12 weeks. A vehicle is a study treatment that looks like the test drug and is made from the same base products used to make ARQ-255 topical suspension 3%, but it does not contain any active study ingredients.
• 18 to 70 years of age
• have alopecia areata
• able to apply topical study medication
• alopecia totalis
• alopecia universalis
Immune Modulation Associations With Urinary tract Infection In People With Neurogenic Bladder.
The goal of this study is to understand how urine and bladder tissue changes from infection, or a bladder that does not function normally, in people who use a catheter to empty their bladder. This may help future people because it can help determine who needs antibiotics to treat an infection in the bladder, and will help avoid the cost and side effects of using antibiotics in people who do not have a true infection. This study will take less than 1 hour – the time required to provide a urine sample in clinic. Or, if a participant is undergoing bladder Botox injection, the time necessary to participate in the study will add approximately 5 minutes to the total surgery time.
• at least 18 years old
• use clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) to empty the bladder
• without diagnosis of neurogenic bladder (NGB)
• OR NGB managed with bladder botulinum toxin injections with/without recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) (may have an active UTI)
• presence of an indwelling catheter (i.e., Foley)
• history of bladder augmentation
• history of urinary diversion
• women who are pregnant
• non-English speaker
Ankle Position Sense Acuity in People with Parkinson's Disease Experiencing Freezing of Gait and Its Relationship to Gait
This study aims to investigate whether there is difference in ankle position sense acuity between people with Parkinson's with freezing of gait and without freezing of gait. It also examines the relationship between position sense acuity and severity of freezing of gait, and gait measurements.
• 50 to 80 years old
• diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinsons Disease (PD) as determined by a movement disorder neurologist
• PD severity is mild to moderate
• significant central or peripheral nervous system disease
• previous exposure to chemotherapy
• history of lower limb surgery or lower limb fractures within the last 6 months
• amputation or joint replacement of any part of the leg
• implanted deep brain stimulation or other neurosurgery to treat PD
• additional medical factors (study team will review)
Diabetes RElated to Acute pancreatitis and its Mechanisms (DREAM) (DREAM)
The purpose of this research study is to find out how many people with acute pancreatitis develop diabetes. Risk factors for diabetes and the types of diabetes that occur after acute pancreatitis will also be studied. A small number of people who already had diabetes before their acute pancreatitis attack will be enrolled for comparison.
• diagnosis of acute pancreatitis no more than 90 days ago
• definite diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis based on results of scans (study staff will review)
• pancreas tumors
• prior surgery on the pancreas
• pregnancy
• other significant health problems, study staff will review
CAROTID REVASCULARIZATION AND MEDICAL MANAGEMENT FOR ASYMPTOMATIC CAROTID STENOSIS TRIAL (CREST-2) PROTOCOL (CREST-2)
CREST-2 is a parallel trial to compare carotid endarterectomy + intensive medical management (IMM) vs IMM alone, and carotid artery stenting plus IMM vs IMM alone in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis >70%.
• patients at least 35 years old
• confirmed diagnosis of carotid stenosis
• no history of stroke or TIA on the side of the stenosis in the past six months
• other significant medical diagnosis (study staff will review)
• taking anticoagulants
• specific exclusion criteria exist for stent and surgery (contact study staff for more information)
Anticoagulation in Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) Survivors for Stroke Prevention and Recovery (ASPIRE)
This study will compare the effects of apixaban to aspirin in patients who have atrial fibrillation and a recent brain hemorrhage to see which is better in preventing strokes and death.
• diagnosis of Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) confirmed by brain CT or MRI
• documented atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter
• can enter study 14 to 180 days after ICH
• women willing to use highly effective birth control
• prior ICH within last 12 months
• women who are pregnant or breast feeding
• allergy to aspirin or apixaban
• persistent, uncontrolled systolic blood pressure (≥180 mm Hg)
• contact study staff for additional exclusion criteria
Building Resilience in Adrenoleukodystrophy with Imaging and Neuropsychology (BRAIN)
This study is about a genetic condition called Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). The first goal of this study is to understand more about how ALD affects a child’s brain and development in childhood as they take part in medical care and monitoring. This is important to identify the optimal ways to detect and treat manifestations of ALD such as cerebral ALD. The second goal is to learn about how ALD affects caregivers, so that clinicians can offer better support to families in the future. We will also have healthy comparisons to help to learn more about the condition (ALD) being studied, by comparing the information collected to a child without the condition.
• 3 to 15 years old
• male
• diagnosis of ALD either at-risk for ALD: patients with genetically or biochemically-diagnosed ALD who currently have no evidence of cerebral disease on MRI and b) Cerebral ALD: boys with the cerebral form of ALD who underwent or are undergoing evaluation or treatment for this condition and have early stage disease
• for healthy volunteers: males between 3 and 15 years old
• girls are excluded because this is a genetic disease that only males get
• history of a genetic, neurological, or neurodevelopmental disorder affecting brain development
• history of significant brain insult, infection or injury