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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 350 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 16, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 16, 2034 |
| Study ends | September 16, 2034 |
| Registry record updated | June 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06444503 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
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University Toulouse Hospital
Toulouse, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Thomas EDOUARD, MD — University Hospital, Toulouse
- Study coordinator: Thomas EDOUARD, MD
- Email: edouard.t@chu-toulouse.fr
- Phone: 0534558555
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.