Observational study on Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Official title: Primary Ciliary Dyskinesias: Identification of Specific Severity Criteria and Phenotype-genotype Correlation Study
Run by Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France · NCT05951478 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at people with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia to see what factors might affect how severe their condition is and to help improve their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France Government |
| Locations | 32 sites (Besançon and 31 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2017 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05951478 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients with a confirmed diagnosis of PCD, such as those with Kartagener's syndrome or specific ciliary anomalies.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with an unconfirmed diagnosis of PCD or those with other evolving conditions that may interfere with PCD assessments 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 Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), a rare respiratory disease caused by defects in cilia that affect mucociliary clearance. It aims to identify predictive factors of disease severity by analyzing patients with confirmed diagnoses, including those with Kartagener's syndrome or specific ciliary ultrastructure anomalies. Participants will be monitored through annual follow-up visits to gather data on their condition and progression. The study seeks to enhance understanding of PCD and improve patient management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better management strategies and improved outcomes for patients with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on PCD, this specific observational approach focusing on predictive factors of severity is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient fulfilling at least one of the following criteria for PCD confirmed diagnosis: Kartagener's syndrome and/or specific anomaly of the ciliary ultrastructure and/or an unambiguous mutation in a PCD gene * Having at least one annual follow-up visit Non-inclusion Criteria: * Patients with an unconfirmed diagnosis of PCD * Patients with an evolving concomitant pathology that may interfere with the assessment of PCD-related manifestations
Where it's running
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Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil
Créteil, France Recruiting -
Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil
Créteil, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Henri Mondor
Créteil, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Bicêtre
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre
Lille, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant
Lyon, France Recruiting
Show 26 more locations
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Hôpital Louis Pradel
Lyon, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Nord
Marseille, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve
Montpellier, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Armand Trousseau
Paris, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Armand Trousseau
Paris, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Bichat
Paris, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Cochin
Paris, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
Paris, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Tenon
Paris, France Recruiting -
American Memorial Hospital
Reims, France Recruiting -
Hospices Civils
Strasbourg, France Recruiting -
Hôpital des Enfants
Toulouse, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Jean Minjoz
Besançon, France Not yet recruiting -
Hôpital Pellegrin-Enfants
Bordeaux, France Not yet recruiting -
CHU de Caen
Caen, France Not yet recruiting -
Hôpital Clémenceau
Caen, France Not yet recruiting -
Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil
Créteil, France Not yet recruiting -
Hôpital Le Bocage
Dijon, France Not yet recruiting -
Hôpital de la Timone
Marseille, France Not yet recruiting -
Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve
Montpellier, France Not yet recruiting -
Hôpital Lenval
Nice, France Not yet recruiting -
Hôpital Robert Debré
Paris, France Not yet recruiting -
Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Rouen, France Not yet recruiting -
Hôpital Hautepierre
Strasbourg, France Not yet recruiting -
Hôpital Larrey
Toulouse, France Not yet recruiting -
Hôpital de Clocheville
Tours, France Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bernard MAITRE — Inserm Umr 955
- Study coordinator: Bernard MAITRE
- Email: bernard.maitre@chicreteil.fr
- Phone: +33 1 57 02 20 82
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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.