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WithdrawnNCT02948062Updated Jul 6, 2018

Early Diagnosis Of Childhood Cerebral ALD

An observational study in Adrenoleukodystrophy, sponsored by Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. Withdrawn at 1 site in United States. Open to male participants aged 1 Year to 5 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-07-06.

Sponsored by Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota · Observational

Why this study was withdrawn
Funding unavailable
Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
0
Ages
1 Year to 5 Years
Sex
Male
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-12

Among 39 studies in Adrenoleukodystrophy with a site in United States — 8 open to participants now, 11 under way, 1 of them phase 3. Adrenoleukodystrophy · United States.

Enrollment
11th of 11
0 · median 65
Started
2018
with 3 others
Observational
11 of 39
4 open now
Registered
23rd of 39
by date
Lead sponsor
7 of 39
Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

Among the 39 studies in Adrenoleukodystrophy with a site in United States, this one is the 11th largest by enrollment of the 11 observational ones, is one of 4 that started in 2018, is one of 11 observational ones, and was the 23rd registered.

By phase

39 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.

Observationalthis study11 · 4 open
Phase 17 · 1 open
Phase 35 · 0 open
Phase 24 · 1 open
No phase3 · 1 open
Phase 1/23 · 0 open
Phase 2/33 · 0 open
Other kind2 · 1 open
Phase 41 · 0 open

By the year they started

First in 1992; this study’s year is marked. 4 started in 2018.

Size and results

Median enrollment 34 across the 26 interventional studies, 65 across the 11 observational. Of the 22 that completed or were terminated, 12 (55%) have results posted.

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Study summary

The goal of this single institution study is to evaluate boys with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) diagnosed early in life, and to prospectively monitor them to determine parameters that will facilitate earlier detection of the childhood cerebral form of the disease. These at-risk subjects will be assessed yearly through travel to the University of Minnesota, where plasma and cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) biomarker studies, MRI based imaging and neuropsychological assessments will be performed at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital and Clinics. The MRI and lumbar puncture to obtain CSF will be obtained under sedation. In addition, at intervening 6 months intervals information will be obtained remotely, including surveys and MRI's in their home location. Also at that time blood samples will be obtained locally and shipped to the University of Minnesota for study. There is no therapeutic intent in this study.

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Conditions studied

  • Adrenoleukodystrophy

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Keywords

  • ALD
  • Newborn Screening
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
1 Year to 5 Years
Sexes eligible
Male
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

While this study will be registered with clinicaltrials.gov, no specific patient recruitment materials will be utilized. However, various Foundations and Patient Groups will be contacted. In addition, we will work with providers, neurologists, genetic counselors, etc. in the areas where newborn screening is taking place. We will also be available for families and providers at other institutions where a diagnosis may be made.

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Inclusion criteria

  • Boys with confirmed adrenoleukodystrophy, as determined by very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA) analysis and/or genotyping. Genotyping is not necessary for diagnosis.
  • Between 1 and 5 years of age, inclusive at the time of consent.
  • Able to undergo a sedation
  • English as primary language of the household, to maximize consistency of the neuropsychological/developmental testing.
  • Voluntary written parental/guardian consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Evidence of cerebral disease at time of enrollment - patients over 3 years of age must have an MRI within 4 months of signing consent to confirm that there is no evidence of cerebral disease
  • Inability or unwillingness to travel to the University of Minnesota once a year for the duration of the study
  • Evidence of cerebral disease by standard T2/FLAIR MRI. If a subject develops cerebral ALD during the study, they will come off study, as it is anticipated that they would be considered for transplantation.
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
0 participants (actual)
Patient registry
No
Biospecimen retention
Samples without dna
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. ALD Early Evaluation

    To evaluate boys with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) diagnosed early in life, and to prospectively determine factors that have a high correlation with the emergence of cerebral ALD.

    Time frame: 5 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Emergence of cerebral disease through imaging

    The ability to discern the emergence of cerebral disease through imaging prior to the onset of classic T2 imaging. This will include diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), T1 and T2 rho, RAFF and spectroscopy, in addition to the standard MRI evaluations including gadolinium enhancement.

    Time frame: 5 years

  2. Biomarker Study: Inflammation Markers

    Markers of inflammation (chitotriosidase, lipidomics including arachidonic acid metabolites and inflammatory cytokines).

    Time frame: 5 years

  3. Biomarker Study: Oxidative Stress

    Determinations of oxidative stress (including but not limited to total and reduced/oxidized glutathione and 4-hydroxynonenal, or 4-HNE).

    Time frame: 5 years

  4. Biomarker Study: Immunologic Activation

    Time frame: 5 years

  5. Neuropsychology testing

    Extensive neuropsychology testing, including assessments of verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory and processing speed.

    Time frame: 5 years

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Study locations

1 site
  • Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reached

Start is estimated for Nov 2018; primary completion for Jul 2023, 56 months later.

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Oct 25, 2016
First posted
Oct 28, 2016
StartEst.
Nov 2018
Primary completionEst.
Jul 2023
CompletionEst.
Jul 2023
Last update
Jul 6, 2018
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jul 6, 2018, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02948062
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Oct 28, 2016
Start date
Nov 2018 (estimated)
Primary completion
Jul 2023 (estimated)
Completion
Jul 2023 (estimated)
Last update
Jul 6, 2018

Study contacts

Paul Orchard, MD
principal investigator · University of Minnesota
View the source record on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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