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The long term objective of the research is to identify new biomarkers of disease activity in the human acute porphyrias. This pilot study is intended to provide pilot and feasibility data needed to plan larger and more definitive future studies.


Clinical Trial Description

This translational pilot research is based on preliminary results using animal models. The investigators will collect samples of blood, urine and feces from up to 50 participants with well documented acute porphyrias, at 2 expert sites that are members of the Porphyrias Consortium. Collection and analysis of these samples will be used to assess feasibility of performing such studies in humans with acute porphyrias, recognizing that these disorders are more heterogeneous than reproduced in animal models, and affect individuals who cannot all be studied simultaneously and in large groups. Therefore, we will assess the feasibility of methods for collecting, processing, storing and shipping samples at multiple study sites for later biomarker analysis. Larger and more definitive studies of biomarkers will be designed and implemented based on data and experience from this pilot-feasibility study. ;


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NCT number NCT02935400
Study type Observational
Source The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Contact
Status Active, not recruiting
Phase
Start date April 28, 2014
Completion date December 31, 2025

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