Intravenous Glucocerebrosidase for Gaucher Disease Treatment
glucocerebrosidase
Brain Diseases+18
+ Brain Diseases, Metabolic
+ Central Nervous System Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: November 1, 1999
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Patients are treated with intravenous glucocerebrosidase every 2 weeks. The dose is based on clinical severity of disease and response to therapy.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.24 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 65 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Gaucher disease with glucocerebrosidase deficiency confirmed by enzymatic or molecular assay At least 3 organ systems affected, based on the following criteria: Anemia Thrombocytopenia Organomegaly Bone deterioration on radiograph Pulmonary compromise Symptoms compromise daily activities or risk longevity No neurologic disease
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location