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NCT02918032 International Registry Study of Neutral Lipid Storage Disease (NLSD) / Triglyceride Deposit Cardiomyovasculopathy (TGCV) and Related Diseases

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NCT ID NCT02918032
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Translational Research Center for Medical Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Condition Neutral Lipid Storage Disease
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2014-01
Primary Completion 2028-03-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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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 120 participants in total. It began in 2014-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-03-31.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

This study aims to understand the state of onset of NLSD(neutral lipid storage disease) / TGCV(triglyceride deposit cardiovasculopathy) worldwide, background information of affected patients, and natural history of the disease, as well as exploring the prognostic factors and assessing the efficacy of disease-specific treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who are diagnosed with NLSD / TGCV Exclusion Criteria: * None

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Kenichi Hirano, MD, Ph.D

📞 +81-6-6872-8215

Principal Investigator

Kenichi Hirano, MD, Ph.D

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Internal Medicine, Graduate School of Osaka University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02918032 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Neutral Lipid Storage Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT02918032 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02918032 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Translational Research Center for Medical Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT02918032 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Stanford, United States, New York, United States, Graz, Austria, Beijing, China and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02918032 clinical trial?

NCT02918032 is sponsored by Translational Research Center for Medical Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. The principal investigator is Kenichi Hirano, MD, Ph.D at Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Internal Medicine, Graduate School of Osaka University. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.

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