Registry for individuals with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Official title: Alpha-1 Research Registry Protocol
Run by Alpha-1 Foundation · NCT04157049 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a database to gather information from people with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and carriers to help researchers find better treatments and understand the disease better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Alpha-1 Foundation Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Coral Gables, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 20, 2019 |
| Main results expected | June 20, 2029 |
| Study ends | June 20, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | August 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04157049 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry include individuals diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Alpha-1 carriers.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are normal healthy individuals without Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency or carriers will not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Alpha-1 Research Registry is a confidential database that collects data from individuals diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and those identified as carriers. This registry aims to gather uniform and longitudinal data to support research initiatives and enhance the development of treatments and potential cures for Alpha-1. By enrolling a significant number of participants, the registry facilitates the ability of investigators to conduct studies and measure disease progression over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved treatments and a potential cure for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing patient registries for rare diseases have shown success in advancing research and treatment options.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (PiZZ, PiZNull, PiSZ etc.) * Alpha-1 carriers (PiMZ, PiMS etc.) Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to provide informed consent * Normal healthy individuals (MM)
Where it's running
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Alpha-1 Foundation
Coral Gables, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jeanine D'Armiento, MD, PhD — Alpha-1 Foundation
- Study coordinator: Alison Keaveny, MBBS
- Email: akeaveny@alpha1.org
- Phone: 1-877-228-7321
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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.