Registry for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Official title: Registry of Osteogenesis Imperfecta That Collects Clinical, Functional, Genetic, Genealogical, Imaging, Surgical, Quality of Life Data. Data is Linked to Patients Biological Samples, When Available
Run by Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · NCT04115774 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a registry to gather information from people with Osteogenesis Imperfecta to better understand the condition and improve how it's managed and treated.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Emilia-Romagna) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 28, 2013 |
| Main results expected | July 2018 |
| Study ends | February 29, 2032 |
| Registry record updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04115774 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry include all patients diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, including those with prenatal and fetal diagnoses.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with conditions unrelated to Osteogenesis Imperfecta will not benefit from participation in this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This registry collects and analyzes data from patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta to better understand the disease's natural history and genetic factors. It utilizes a web-based platform called GeDI to integrate personal, clinical, genetic, and genealogical information in a structured manner. The aim is to simplify data collection and improve the management of patients while facilitating research into the disease's pathophysiology. By correlating genotype and phenotype, the registry seeks to enhance diagnostic processes and treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved understanding and management of Osteogenesis Imperfecta, ultimately enhancing patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Other registries focusing on rare diseases have shown success in improving patient outcomes and advancing research, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All Osteogenesis Imperfecta patients, including prenatal and fetal diagnosis of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Exclusion Criteria: * Any condition unrelated to Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Where it's running
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Irccs Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Luca Sangiorgi, PhD — Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
- Study coordinator: Marina Mordenti, PhD
- Email: registri.malattierare@ior.it
- Phone: +39 05 6366062
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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.