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Biomarkers Related to Bone in Pediatric Gaucher Disease
Description

Aims of the observational study is to establish novel blood-based biomarkers for grading bone disease in pediatric patients with Gaucher disease (GD). Patients with clinically confirmed GD: deficient GCase enzyme activity and corresponding genetic analysis will be eligible for enrollment. Levels of Lyso-Gb1, chitotriosidase, and CCL18 will be established for future bone biomarkers correlation analysis. Skeletal involvement will be assessed using standard clinical diagnostic tools, such as skeletal radiology and/or (DEXA). The comparator group will include age-matched healthy controls. Clinically confirmed patients with GD will be stratified based on their disease severity (Gaucher disease type 1 and Gaucher disease type 3) and bone pathology findings. In addition, given that growth is a dynamic process during the pediatric age group, results will be ascertained with respect to phases of growth, i.e., early childhood, late childhood, adolescent, and young adult age groups. At the conclusion of the study, investigatirs expect to establish specific biomarkers of bone development and pathology in pediatric GD patients.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease, Bone Diseases

Implementation and Evaluation of a Rare Disease Algorithm to Identify Persons at Risk of Gaucher Disease Using Data From Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in the United States (Project Searchlight)
Description

This is a three-phase study comprising both retrospective and prospective components, as follows: Phase I: Deployment of Rare Disease Algorithm: A diagnostic screening algorithm was developed using advanced analytical methods to identify patients who have an increased likelihood of having Gaucher disease. This tool will be applied to a health system's electronic health records (EHR). The top 50 active patients per healthcare system will be identified as "highly ranked by the RDA" and moved to Phase II. As three to four healthcare systems are expected to participate in this study, between 150 to 200 persons are expected to be identified and included in Phase II. Phase II: Retrospective review of medical records of highly ranked persons: The listing of persons highly-ranked by the RDA from phase I will be forwarded to the study team within each participating healthcare system. After reviewing the RDA reports and medical records of each highly ranked person, study site personnel will determine eligibility for Phase III based on the relevant selection criteria listed in the section below. Phase III: Prospective diagnostic testing: Eligible persons (or their parent/guardian) from Phase II will be contacted and asked to provide consent for inclusion into the study. After consent is received, blood samples will be collected and sent for Gaucher diagnostic testing. Because of overlap in clinical symptoms between Gaucher disease and acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD), patients will also receive diagnostic testing for ASMD. Results will be shared with study site personnel, who will subsequently inform the study subject (and/or their parent/guardian, where appropriate) of results. It is anticipated that participation of a typical subject will be less than 3 months.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

Extracellular Vesicles as Potential Biomarkers and Therapeutic Target in Gaucher Disease
Description

This is an observational study intended to generate preliminary data to understand how lysosomal dysfunction can affect the biogenesis of extracellular vesicles, its content and function. The primary objective of the proposed project is to decipher how extracellular vesicle (EV) biogenesis and its role in intercellular communication can be impaired as a consequence of defects in lysosomal function. Collectively these defects in EV biogenesis and function can contribute to the neuroinflammation observed in lysosomal storage diseases. Since EVs can cross the blood-brain barrier, their characterization may be valuable in identifying novel biomarkers. In the presence of a GBA1 mutation, the decrease in GCase activity will lower overall lysosome function and increase the secretion of EVs. Further, there will be differences in EV size, its cargo including lipids, RNA and proteins and their aggregates. In comparison to healthy controls, EVs isolated from patients with Gaucher disease (GD) and GBA1 carriers is hypothesized to show significant differences in terms of its characteristics and content, which can contribute to our understanding of the link between lysosomes and neurological disease.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY BIOMARKERS IN TYPE 3 GAUCHER DISEASE (GD3)
Description

Recent studies have has shown that magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) can provide validated neuronal markers in patients with Type 1 GD (GD1) who are on stable therapy. However, alterations in neurometabolites in adult patients with GD3, who have established neurological involvement, are not well understood. The goal of this study is to characterize neurometabolite profiles in adult patients with GD3 using MRS to identify novel biomarkers that can demonstrate treatment response. Additionally, a secondary aim is to evaluate relationships between neurometabolites and disease parameters, such as genotype, enzyme levels and Gaucher disease (GD) biomarkers.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease, Type 3

A Clinical Trial of PR001 (LY3884961) in Patients With Peripheral Manifestations of Gaucher Disease (PROCEED)
Description

Study J3Z-MC-OJAE is a Phase 1/2, multicenter, open-label, dose-finding study of LY3884961 evaluating the safety and tolerability in adults with peripheral manifestations of GD. Up to 3 dose levels of LY3884961 will be assessed in 3 dose-finding cohorts of 3 patients. Following this, up to 6 patients may be enrolled into an expansion cohort. For each enrolled patient, the study will be approximately 5 years in duration, including up to a 45-day screening period. During the first 18 months after dosing, subjects will be evaluated for the effects of LY3884961 on safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, biomarkers, and efficacy. Patients will be followed up for an additional 42 months to monitor safety, immunogenicity, and selected biomarker and efficacy parameters.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease, Gaucher Disease, Type 1

A Gene Therapy Study in Patients With Gaucher Disease Type 1
Description

This study is a first-in-human, open-label, safety, tolerability, and efficacy study in adult patients with Gaucher disease Type 1. The aims are to investigate the safety/tolerability and efficacy of FLT201, and to investigate the relationship of FLT201 dose to augmentation of residual glucocerebrosidase (GCase) expression (activity and concentration), and its potential to improve the clinical phenotype by reduction and prevention of cellular accumulation of GCase substrate.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease, Type 1

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Venglustat in Adult and Pediatric Patients With Gaucher Disease Type 3
Description

This is a parallel arm, Phase 3, double-blind, double-dummy, active-comparator, 2 arm study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of daily oral venglustat versus intravenous Cerezyme infusions every two weeks for improvement or stabilization of the neurological manifestations and maintenance of systemic disease stability in participants aged ≥12 and \<18 years and adult patients with Gaucher disease Type 3 (GD3) who have been treated with Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) for at least 3 years.

Conditions

Gaucher's Disease Type III

A Long-Term Follow-up Study of Subjects With Gaucher Disease Who Previously Received AVR-RD-02
Description

This is a multicenter, multinational long-term follow-up study to assess the long-term safety and durability of effect of AVR-RD-02 treatment in subjects who previously received AVR-RD-02 treatment (single dose administration).

Conditions

Type 1 Gaucher Disease

A Study of Velaglucerase Alfa (VPRIV) Given as Standard Patient Care in Young Children With Gaucher Disease
Description

The main aim of this study is to learn if velaglucerase alfa (VPRIV) improves growth and symptoms in participants up to 5 years of age with Gaucher disease. Symptoms will be checked with blood tests. This study is about collecting data available in the participant's medical record as well as data from each participant's ongoing treatment. No study medicines will be provided to participants in this study. The study sponsor will not be involved in how participants are treated but will provide instructions on how the clinics will record what happens during the study. When the participants start the study, they will visit the study clinic every 6 months after their first visit.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

A Study of Enzyme Replacement Therapy (VPRIV) in People With Type 1 Gaucher Disease Who Were Previously Treated With Substrate Reduction Therapy
Description

The study will provide information on outcomes in people with type 1 Gaucher disease when they are treated with velaglucarase alfa (also called VPRIV), under standard care. Standard care means the participant will be treated according to the clinic's standard practice. The study sponsor will not be involved in how participants are treated with VPRIV, will provide instructions on how the clinic will record what happens during the study. VPRIV is a type of enzyme replacement therapy (also known as ERT). Before starting the study, participants must either have switched from substrate reduction therapies (SRT) to VPRIV or switched from other enzyme replacement therapies to SRT then finally to VPRIV. During this time, medical data will be collected from the participants' medical records. During the study, participants will be treated with VPRIV according to their clinic's standard practice. VPRIV is given by a slow injection into the vein, also known as an infusion. This will happen in the clinic or at home. The study will record if blood levels of specific substances remain stable or improve during the switch to treatment with VPRIV. Some of these substances will show if organs such as the liver or spleen are working well. Others are blood cells that help blood to clot, known as platelets. Another is a substance in a red blood cell used to carry oxygen around the body, known as hemoglobin. Participants will use a digital tool so they can be more involved in decision making in their treatment. The digital tool is a mobile phone app, in which each participant can log their daily activities, their general health and wellbeing, and other key information. Medical data will also be collected from the participants' charts during this time. Health problems of the participants will be recorded during the study to check if there were any side effects from VPRIV treatment. Participants will be in this study for up to 12 months.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

Natural History Study for Pediatric Patients With Early Onset of Either GM1 Gangliosidosis, GM2 Gangliosidoses, or Gaucher Disease Type 2
Description

This study is being conducted to better understand the natural course of GM1 gangliosidosis, GM2 gangliosidoses and Gaucher disease Type 2 (GD2). Information is planned to be gathered on at least 180 patients with GM1 gangliosidosis, GM2 gangliosidoses, and Gaucher Disease type 2. Retrospective data collection is planned for at least 150 deceased patients (Group A). Group B is for patients alive at the time of enrollment. In Group B it is planned to prospectively collect more comprehensive data from at least 30 patients. The purpose of this study is to collect relevant information for a adequate design of a potential subsequent research program in these diseases. In this study no therapy is being offered.

Conditions

GM1 Gangliosidosis, GM2 Gangliosidosis, Gaucher Disease, Type 2, Tay-Sachs Disease, AB Variant Gangliosidosis GM2, Sandhoff Disease

Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of PR001 in Infants With Type 2 Gaucher Disease (PROVIDE)
Description

J3Z-MC-OJAB is an open-label, Phase 1/2, multicenter study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of single-dose LY3884961 (formerly PR001) in infants diagnosed with Type 2 Gaucher disease (GD2). For each patient, the study will be approximately 5 years in duration. During the first 12 months after dosing, patients will be evaluated for the effects of LY3884961 on safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, biomarkers, and efficacy. Patients will be followed up for an additional 4 years to monitor safety and changes on selected biomarkers and clinical outcomes.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease, Type 2

Lentiviral Vector Gene Therapy - The Guard1 Trial of AVR-RD-02 for Subjects With Type 1 Gaucher Disease
Description

This was a multinational, open-label study to assess the safety and efficacy of AVR-RD-02 in approximately 8 to 16 subjects (male or female) who are ≥18 and ≤50 years of age and post pubertal at Screening with a confirmed diagnosis of Type 1 Gaucher disease (based on clinical phenotype, genotyping, and deficient GCase enzyme activity in whole blood).

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

Immune Biomarkers Related to Bone Pathology in Patients With Type 1 Gaucher Disease
Description

Bone-related problems represent the principal unmet medical need in Gaucher disease (GD). 75% of GD type 1 patients develop skeletal complications, including bone remodeling defects, osteopenia, osteoporosis, marrow infiltration, avascular necrosis, and osteolysis. However, the underlying cellular/molecular basis of bone involvement and related complications in GD are not fully known. Neither are there any bone-specific markers associated with individual bone pathology. Early diagnosis of bone disease is the key issue for planning individual therapy to prevent and reverse bone disease in GD.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease Type 1

Gaucher Disease Outcome Survey (GOS)
Description

The Gaucher Outcomes Survey (GOS) is an ongoing observational, international, multi-center, long-term Registry of Patients with Gaucher Disease irrespective of their treatment status or type of treatment received. No experimental intervention is involved. Patients undergo clinical assessments and receive care as determined by the patients' treating physician. The objectives of the registry include to evaluate the safety and long-term effectiveness of velaglucerase alfa, to characterize patients receiving velaglucerase alfa or other Gaucher Disease-specific treatments, to gain a better understanding of the natural history of GD and to serve as a database for evidence-based management of Gaucher Disease over time in real-life clinical practice.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

A Long-term Follow-up Study of Gaucher Disease
Description

The study aims are to: a) identify the long-term natural history of Gaucher disease, b) evaluate long-term treatment efficacy of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) and substrate reduction therapy (SRT), and c) identify potential long-term complications of this disorder. These aims will be accomplished through long-term record review of individuals with all three types of Gaucher disease.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics And Safety Study Of Elelyso(tm) In Pediatric Subjects With Type 1 Gaucher Disease
Description

In August of 2014, the FDA approved ELELYSO for long-term enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for pediatric subjects with a confirmed diagnosis of Type 1 Gaucher disease. The recommended dosage for treatment-naïve adult and pediatric subjects 4 years of age and older is 60 units per kg of body weight administered every other week as a 60 to 120 minute intravenous infusion. As a postmarketing commitment, the Sponsor agreed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and safety of Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) in pediatric subjects with Type 1 Gaucher Disease. in at least 5 subjects with body weight less than 15 kg; at least 5 subjects with body weight 15 to less than 20 kg; and at least 5 subjects with body weight of 20-25 kg with Type 1 Gaucher disease dosed at 60 units/kg every other week. When applicable, PD measurements for children enrolled in the PK study may be obtained through the taliglucerase alfa registry (PMR 1895-5) and will include organ volumes (spleen and liver), hematological values (hemoglobin and platelets) as well as growth (height and weight) data. Safety data, including any serious hypersensitivity reactions, such as anaphylaxis, as well as changes in antibody status (ie, detection and titers of binding and neutralizing antibodies, and detection of IgE antibodies), will also be collected through the taliglucerase alfa registry.

Conditions

Type 1 Gaucher Disease

Venglustat in Combination With Cerezyme in Adult Patients With Gaucher Disease Type 3 With Venglustat Monotherapy Extension
Description

Part 1: Biomarker evaluation/screening phase Primary Objectives: * Evaluate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers in adult Gaucher disease Type 3 (GD3) participants that distinguish GD3 from adult Gaucher disease Type 1 (GD1) participants * Screen adult GD3 participants who qualify for treatment with venglustat in Parts 2, Part 3, and Part 4 Parts 2 and 3: Combination treatment phases Primary objectives: * Evaluate short-term (Part 2) and long-term (Part 3) safety and tolerability of venglustat in combination with Cerezyme in adult GD3 participants * Evaluate the change in CSF central nervous system (CNS) biomarkers (glucosylceramide \[GL-1\] and lyso-glucosylceramide \[lyso-GL-1\]) from adult GD3 participants receiving venglustat in combination with Cerezyme (Part 2 only) Part 4: Extended treatment phase with monotherapy Primary objectives: • Evaluate safety and tolerability of venglustat monotherapy in adult GD3 participants who have remained systemically stable on venglustat in combination with Cerezyme Parts 2 and 3: Combination treatment phases Secondary Objectives: * Evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of venglustat in adult GD3 participants * Evaluate the efficacy of venglustat in combination with Cerezyme in systemic disease in adult GD3 participants by assessing spleen volume, liver volume, hemoglobin level and platelet count * Evaluate the efficacy of venglustat in combination with Cerezyme on neurological function in adult GD3 participants by assessing Ataxia using the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) * Evaluate plasma biomarkers (lyso-GL-1 and GL-1) in adult GD3 participants Part 4: Extended treatment phase with monotherapy Secondary objectives: * Evaluate the efficacy of venglustat in systemic disease in adult GD3 participants by assessing spleen volume, liver volume, hemoglobin level and platelet count * Evaluate the efficacy of venglustat on neurological function in adult GD3 participants by assessing Ataxia using the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) * Evaluate plasma biomarkers (lyso-GL-1 and GL-1) in adult GD3 participants

Conditions

Gaucher Disease Type 1, Gaucher Disease Type 3

SRT in Comparison to ERT on Immune Aspects and Bone Involvement in Gaucher Disease
Description

This project is expected to elucidate role of different therapeutic interventions: SRT in comparison to ERT in influencing immune aspects of GD pathology, as well as bone involvement.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

Role of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Type 1 Gaucher Disease (GD1)
Description

The purpose of this study is to measure levels of blood and brain chemicals related to oxidative stress and inflammation in healthy volunteers and individuals with Type 1 Gaucher disease (GD1) to see if these levels are altered by GD1.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease Type 1

Study of the Effect of Velaglucerase Alfa (VPRIV®) on Bone-related Pathology in Treatment-naïve Participants With Type 1 Gaucher Disease
Description

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of VPRIV therapy (60 units per kilogram \[U/kg\] every other week \[EOW\]) in treatment-naive participants with type 1 Gaucher disease on change from baseline in lumbar spine (LS) bone mineral density (BMD) Z-score as measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) after 24 months of treatment.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

The Effect of Velaglucerase Alfa (Vpriv) on Skeletal Development in Pediatric Gaucher Disease
Description

The purpose of this trial is to study the effect of Velaglucerase Alfa on skeletal bone development of children with Type 1 or Type 3 Gaucher Disease. In addition, the natural history and neurological status of children with Type 3 Gaucher Disease will be studied.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease Type 1, Gaucher Disease Type 3

Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Gaucher Disease
Description

The objective of this study is to evaluate oxidative stress and/or inflammation in patients with Gaucher disease type I using a series of biomarkers and correlate with measurements of currently used diagnostic biomarkers.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease Type I, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation

Identification of Undiagnosed Gaucher Disease
Description

Partners HealthCare maintains a Patient Data Registry (PDR) with information from all patient encounters at Partners HealthCare facilities. We intend to utilize the PDR to identify groups of patient who are of high clinical suspicion for undiagnosed Gaucher disease. A group of potential participants will be identified through the PDR. Detailed records will be requested to further narrow to ideal participants based upon previously existing diagnoses and symptoms. Participants will be invited to partake in the study via a letter from their Partners care provider with supporting study details. Study participants will be evaluated in a one-time visit. A complete family and medical history will be collected. A physical exam will be performed, and up to 20cc of blood will be drawn. All participants will be notified of their disease status via letter and phone call from the study staff. If the study participant is diagnosed with GD through this evaluation, proper follow-up recommendations and referrals will be provided. Our intent is to determine if existing patient data can successfully be utilized to aid in the identification of patients with rare genetic disease.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

Clinical Trial of Ambroxol in Patients With Type I Gaucher Disease
Description

Ambroxol is expected to improve the signs and symptoms of patients with Type I Gaucher Disease.

Conditions

Type I Gaucher Disease

Intravenous N-acetylcysteine for the Treatment of Gaucher's Disease and Parkinson's Disease
Description

The investigators are interested in determining if the investigators are able to detect changes in brain chemistry using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD), those with Gaucher's disease (GD), and those without neurological disorders (healthy controls) when they are given the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC). This study will combine information from a medical history, a physical examination and disease rating scales with results obtained using MRS brain scans and pharmacokinetic studies from blood samples. This research will require 1 visit that will require about 4 to 5 hours of time. During this study, participants will provide their medical history, be examined and undergo a rating scale for about one hour; the brain scan and pharmacokinetic studies will require 1.5-2 hours of time; in total the study will take about 4-5 hours.

Conditions

Parkinson's Disease, Gaucher's Disease

Exploration of Immunity in Gaucher Disease
Description

Gaucher disease (GD), the inherited deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase is characterized with accumulation of abnormal lipid in cells of the immune system, called macrophages. Lipid engorged macrophages, then become activated, and are also called "Gaucher cells". The mechanisms leading to macrophage activation is not fully known, however several findings in individuals with GD, such as non-specific inflammation,clinically resembling a rheumatic disease with an increased sedimentation rate, joint pain, and extreme fatigue, in addition poor wound healing, and a predisposition to diabetes may suggest an inappropriately functioning immune system in GD. The pathways leading to macrophage activation could be related to the accumulation of lipid metabolites or through the effects of other immune cells. In this study, immunologic profiling and functional assays will be performed in peripheral blood samples from patients with GD. The identification of the immunologic basis of GD will lead to the the development of new disease markers and different treatment options.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

Validating a New Severity Score System for Adults With Type 1 Gaucher Disease (GD1)
Description

With the participation of an international consortium of investigators, the investigators will evaluate the validity of a new severity score system called DS3 for adult patients with Gaucher disease. The investigators hypothesize that initial DS3 scores will be predictive of both disease progression and patterns of response including imiglucerase dose sensitivity and completeness and maintenance of response and that sequential DS3 scores will accurately portray either clinical progression of disease or improvement in response to treatment. The investigators will also collect DNA specimens that in future research will be used in conjunction with the DS3 scores to evaluate determinants of the clinical course and the response to treatments for Gaucher disease.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

A Study of Eliglustat Tartrate (Genz-112638) in Patients With Gaucher Disease to Evaluate Once Daily Versus Twice Daily Dosing (EDGE)
Description

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of once daily (QD) versus twice daily (BID) dosing of eliglustat tartrate (Genz-112638) in participants with Gaucher disease type 1 who had demonstrated clinical stability on BID dosing of eliglustat tartrate (Genz-112638). The secondary objective was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of Genz-99067 when eliglustat tartrate (Genz-112638) was administered QD and BID in participants with Gaucher disease type 1 who had demonstrated clinical stability on BID dosing of eliglustat tartrate (Genz-112638).

Conditions

Gaucher Disease

Expanded Access Trial of Plant Expressed Recombinant Glucocerebrosidase (prGCD) in Patients With Gaucher Disease
Description

This is an open-label expanded access trial of prGCD in patients with Gaucher disease who require enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) and who have been treated with imiglucerase but for whom the dose has been reduced or discontinued due to shortage of the product.

Conditions

Gaucher Disease