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NCT04310644 Autonomic Small Fiber Neuropathy and Ehlers Danlos Syndromes - Prospective Study and Registry

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NCT ID NCT04310644
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor RWTH Aachen University
Condition Autonomic Neuropathy
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2019-09-15
Primary Completion 2028-09-15

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
No intervention planned, but all patients get our standart treatment

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2019-09-15 with a primary completion date of 2028-09-15.

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Brief Summary

We examine patients with different autonomic neuropathies and Ehlers Danlos syndromes compared to healthy controls at three different points over time (baseline, after 3 months and after 1.5 years) to gain knowledge about the course of this disease and understand its pathophysiology, with a focus on Small Fiber neuropathy. Moreover we will validate the german version of the Malmö POTS Score and establish an easy diagnostic scheme for patients in outpatient care.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * autonomic neuropathy * Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome * hypermobile or classical Ehlers Danlos syndromes * Chronic fatigue syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome and/or PostCOVID * healty controls * between 18-80 years * in patients: diagnosis and clinical testing in our outpatient clinic * German speaking Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * Pacemaker or Deep brain Stimulation * sensory or motor Polyneuropathy * neurodegenerative disease

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Andrea Maier, physician

✉ ans-ambulanz@ukaachen.de

📞 +492418089600

Principal Investigator

Andrea Maier

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University Hospital, Aachen

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04310644 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Autonomic Neuropathy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04310644 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04310644 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ans-ambulanz@ukaachen.de for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04310644 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Aachen, Germany.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04310644 clinical trial?

NCT04310644 is sponsored by RWTH Aachen University. The principal investigator is Andrea Maier at University Hospital, Aachen. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.

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