Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorMackay Memorial Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Taipei)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 19, 2023
Main results expectedSeptember 30, 2026
Study endsSeptember 30, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 18, 2023
Trial IDNCT05698901 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

  • Charles Jia-Yin Hou
    Taipei, Taiwan
    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.