RECRUITING

Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Genomic Sequencing Initiative (HSPseq)

Study Overview

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Description

The purpose of the HSP Sequencing Initiative is to better understand the role of genetics in hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) and related disorders. The HSPs are a group of more than 80 inherited neurological diseases that share the common feature of progressive spasticity. Collectively, the HSPs present the most common cause of inherited spasticity and associated disability, with a combined prevalence of 2-5 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide. In childhood-onset forms, initial symptoms are often non-specific and many children may not receive a diagnosis until progressive features are recognized, often leading to a significant diagnostic delay. Genetic testing in children with spastic paraplegia is not yet standard practice. In this study, the investigators hope to identify genetic factors related to HSP. By identifying different genetic factors, the investigators hope that over time we can develop better treatments for sub-categories of HSP based on cause.

Official Title

Investigating the Genetic Basis of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

Quick Facts

Study Start:2022-04-25
Study Completion:2027-04-29
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05354622

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:1 Month to 30 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Clinical diagnosis of progressive spasticity
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari, MD, PhD
CONTACT
617-355-8356
hsp.research@childrens.harvard.edu
Amy Tam, BS
CONTACT
617-355-2698
hsp.research@childrens.harvard.edu

Principal Investigator

Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Boston Children's Hospital

Study Locations (Sites)

Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital

  • Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Boston Children's Hospital

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2022-04-25
Study Completion Date2027-04-29

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2022-04-25
Study Completion Date2027-04-29

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
  • Neurodegenerative disease
  • Spasticity
  • SPG3a
  • SPG4
  • SPG11
  • SPG15
  • SPG26
  • SPG47
  • SPG50
  • SPG51
  • SPG52
  • Complex hereditary spastic paraplegia
  • Early Onset hereditary spastic paraplegia
  • Movement disorder
  • Adaptor protein complex 4
  • Neurogenetic disorder
  • Genetic Disease
  • Muscle Spasticity
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Disease

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Pediatric Disorder
  • Spasticity, Muscle
  • Motor Neuron Disease
  • Movement Disorders