Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages Any age to 99

Collection of biological samples from patients with bone and growth plate disorders

Official title: Creation of a Biological Collection to Study the Pathophysiology and Identify Predictive Factors for the Evolution of Bone, Calcium and Growth Plate Pathologies

Run by University Hospital, Toulouse · NCT06444503 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting samples from children with bone and growth plate disorders to better understand their conditions and find new ways to help them.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
AgesAny age to 99 Years
SexAll
Enrollment350 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Toulouse
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Toulouse)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 16, 2024
Main results expectedSeptember 16, 2034
Study endsSeptember 16, 2034
Registry record updatedJune 5, 2026
Trial IDNCT06444503 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children from birth with diagnosed growth plate or bone pathologies.

Probably not a fit

Patients under legal protection or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to establish a comprehensive collection of biological and clinical data from children suffering from progressive bone, calcium, and growth plate pathologies. By gathering these samples, the study seeks to enhance the understanding of the mechanisms that lead to damage in growth plates and bones, as well as to identify predictive factors for disease progression and potential new therapeutic targets. The observational nature of the study allows for the collection of valuable data without direct intervention on the participants.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for children with bone and growth plate disorders.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is observational and may not have direct precedents, similar studies in related fields have shown success in understanding complex bone disorders.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Children (from birth) with growth plate or bone pathology
* Patients affiliated to or benefiting from a social security scheme
* Patients able to receive information about the study and to understand the information form in order to participate in the study. This implies :
* mastery of the French language
* Not being subject to a restriction of rights by the judicial authorities
* Patients or legal representatives having given their consent to participate in the study (expression of non-opposition).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship or safeguard of justice)
* Pregnant or breast-feeding women

Where it's running

  • University Toulouse Hospital
    Toulouse, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.