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NCT04250493 Insulin Resistance in Multiple System Atrophy

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NCT ID NCT04250493
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University Hospital, Bordeaux
Condition Multiple System Atrophy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 124 participants
Start Date 2020-10-28
Primary Completion 2026-10-28

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 30 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Homeostasis Model Assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA)MOntreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)Clinical characteristics of AMS patients

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 124 participants in total. It began in 2020-10-28 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-28.

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Brief Summary

Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder. The pathologic hallmark is the accumulation of aggregated alpha-synuclein in oligodendrocytes forming glial cytoplasmic inclusions. Some symptomatic treatments are available while disease-modification remains an unmet treatment need. Post-mortem findings suggest insulin resistance, i.e. reduced insulin signaling, in the brains of MSA patients. The aim of this study is to complete the target validation of insulin resistance for future treatment trials.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Patients : * Patients suffering from "possible" or "probable" MSA according to clinical consensus criteria (Gilman et al., 2008). * Age \> 30 * Written informed consent * Patient covered by the national health system Controls: * Patients not suffering from a neurologic disorder * Age \> 30 * Written informed consent * Patient covered by the national health system Exclusion Criteria: For patients and controls: * Presence of a diabetes * Treatment with corticosteroids, estrogen, atypical antipsychotics, and anti-retroviral agents * Patient under tutelage * Patient unable to give consent * Any other neurologic disorder * Pregnancy and breastfeeding * MOCA ≤21 * Contraindication to perform an MRI

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Wassilios MEISSNER

✉ wassilios.meissner@chu-bordeaux.fr

📞 05 57 82 14 20

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04250493 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 30 Years or older, studying Multiple System Atrophy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04250493 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04250493 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at wassilios.meissner@chu-bordeaux.fr for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04250493 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Bordeaux, France.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04250493 clinical trial?

NCT04250493 is sponsored by University Hospital, Bordeaux. The trial plans to enroll 124 participants.

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