Investigating joint issues in patients with Gitelman Syndrome
Official title: The Osteoarticular Manifestations in Patients With Gitelman Syndrome
Run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · NCT06922370 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see if people with Gitelman Syndrome also have joint problems caused by calcium deposits and how these issues can be managed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | November 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | April 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06922370 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have been clinically and genetically confirmed to have Gitelman Syndrome.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other conditions such as Bartter Syndrome or hyperparathyroidism 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 observational study focuses on patients who have been clinically and genetically confirmed to have Gitelman Syndrome. It aims to screen these patients for calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) and collect both clinical and radiographic data to analyze the osteoarticular manifestations associated with the syndrome. The methodology involves using conventional radiographs or computed tomography to assess the joint conditions in these patients. By understanding the relationship between Gitelman Syndrome and CPPD, the study seeks to provide insights into the management of joint-related symptoms in affected individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of joint complications in Gitelman Syndrome, leading to better management strategies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While this study addresses a specific aspect of Gitelman Syndrome, similar studies investigating osteoarticular manifestations in other conditions have shown promising results, suggesting potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients confirmed with Gitelman Syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with other confounding situations such as Bartter Syndrome, hyperparathyroidism
Where it's running
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the second affiliated hospital, Zhejiang University School of medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lijun Mou
- Email: moulj511@zju.edu.cn
- Phone: +86-0571-89713751
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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.