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Cardiovascular DiseasesWilson'sNCT06051734

Early Detection of Cardiac Affection in Patients of Wilson's Disease

An observational study of Cardiovascular Diseases and Wilson's Disease, run by Assiut University.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

Wilson disease (WD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by a genetic defect in ATP7B resulting in limited excretion of excess copper into the bile Pathological copper accumulation occurs in the entire body, with the liver and the brain being primarily affected Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Cardiovascular Diseases, Wilson's Disease
How many people
50 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Oct 2023to 30 Sep 2029
How long will I take part?
5 Years
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: All patients with Wilson's disease attending outpatient clinic

Who may be able to join

  • All patients diagnosed with Wilson's

Who cannot join

  • Claustrophobia
  • Refusal to share information
  • Heart failure

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Salma Taha, Ass.Professor contact

+201003329108

esmaeil.salma@gmail.com

About this study

Wilson disease (WD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by a genetic defect in ATP7B resulting in limited excretion of excess copper into the bile Pathological copper accumulation occurs in the entire body, with the liver and the brain being primarily affected

Read the detailed description

Wilson disease (WD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by a genetic defect in ATP7B resulting in limited excretion of excess copper into the bile. Pathological copper accumulation occurs in the entire body, with the liver and the brain being primarily affected. The pathological copper accumulation may induce toxic injury, including mitochondrial dysfunction or apoptosis . Exhausted hepatic copper storage capacity causes copper release into the bloodstream thus affecting other organs, in particular the brain. The neurotoxicity of copper primarily damages astrocytes, leading to a regional destruction of the blood-brain barrier with subsequent neurological symptoms. Asymptomatic cardiac arrhythmias are quite common in WD. Cardiomyopathy, autonomic dysfunction, and cardiac deaths due to copper accumulation in cardiac tissue have occasionally been reported in WD. Copper accumulation induces toxic effects in cardiomyocytes and the clinical consequences of these myocardial accumulations are poorly understood. Previous studies have mainly reported mild cardiac abnormalities including concentric hypertrophy, impaired left ventricular (LV) relaxation and minor electrocardiographic changes, mainly reported in the times before appropriate treatment was available. A longitudinal cohort study demonstrated a higher incidence of heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation in WD patients, indicating a potential adverse effect of copper on the heart. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) allows for a non-invasive tissue characterization, specifically visualizing edema, fibrosis, and pathological infiltrations. CMR has been successfully used for diagnosis and therapy monitoring in other storage diseases such as myocardial iron overload and amyloidosis. Survival in patients with thalassemia major improved significantly after the introduction of CMR for identifying myocardial iron accumulation. Imaging regional fibrosis using CMR late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) and quantitative measurement of extracellular volume (ECV) provide independent prognostic markers in cardiac amyloidosis.

Keywords
Wilson's, CMR, Cardiac magnetic resonance
Medical subject headings
Cardiovascular Diseases, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. evaluate spectrum of cardiac affection by copper deposition in Wilson disease patients and detect early cardiac affection

    Evaluate the effect of copper on EF and diastolic function of LV and RV

    Measured: 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Sep 2023
  2. Study start1 Oct 2023 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Sep 2029 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case crossover
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
50 participants (estimated)
Target duration
5 Years
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06051734
Sponsor's protocol ID
Assiut University and Liver
Other IDs
Wilson's and heart
Acronym
Wilson's
Status last verified
Sep 2023
First submitted
16 Sep 2023
Last updated
25 Sep 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Cardiovascular Diseases and Wilson's Disease, run by Assiut University.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Sep 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Salma Taha, Ass.Professor (+201003329108, esmaeil.salma@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

evaluate spectrum of cardiac affection by copper deposition in Wilson disease patients and detect early cardiac affection (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Sep 2023.

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