Monitoring Fabry Disease with Biomarkers and Cardiac Imaging
Official title: Biomarkers and Cardiac Imaging Diagnostic Assay for Monitoring Patients With Fabry Disease
Run by Mackay Memorial Hospital · NCT05698901 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how well heart scans and blood tests can help track the progress of Fabry disease and see how patients respond to treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mackay Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 19, 2023 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 18, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05698901 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with Fabry disease who exhibit specific cardiac abnormalities.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unwilling to sign the informed consent form will 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 diagnosed with Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder that leads to severe multi-systemic complications. It aims to monitor disease progression and therapy response through the assessment of cardiac biomarkers and imaging techniques. Patients will be categorized into two groups: those who are treatment-naïve and those who have previously received enzyme replacement therapy. The study seeks to identify early signs of cardiac involvement to facilitate timely intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring and earlier intervention for patients with Fabry disease, potentially reducing the risk of severe complications.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on Fabry disease, this specific approach utilizing biomarkers and cardiac imaging for monitoring is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Male or female with Fabry disease diagnosed * Presence of any one of following abnormal criteria of either: 1) Cardio-specific Biomarker; 2) Abnormal elevated value of plasma Gb3 or Lyso-Gb3; 3) Electrocardiography (ECG); 4) Cardio-specific Image. * Group A: ERT Treatment naïve Fabry patients * Group B: Agalsidase beta (ERT) exposed or treated Fabry patients * Willing and able to comply with the required clinic visits, study procedures and assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Patient who are unwilling to sign inform consent form
Where it's running
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Charles Jia-Yin Hou
Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Charles Jia-Yin Hou
- Email: jiayinhou@gmail.com
- Phone: +886905960500
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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.