There are 2 clinical trials
Development of a new mass spectrometry-based biomarker for the early and sensitive diagnosis of Gaucher Disease from blood (plasma)
More frequent mutations are N370S, L444P, IVS2+1G>A, c.84insG, R463C and R496H. --- N370S --- --- L444P --- --- R463C --- --- R496H ---
Description: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) of the GBA gene will be performed. The mutation will be confirmed by Sanger sequencing.
Measure: Sequencing of the Gaucher disease related gene Time: 4 weeksDescription: The quantitative determination of small molecules (molecular weight 150-700 kD, given as ng/μl) within a dried blood spot sample will be validated via liquid chromatography multiple reaction-monitoring mass spectrometry (LC/MRM-MS) and compared with a merged control cohort. The statistically best validated molecule will be considered as a disease specific biomarker.
Measure: The Gaucher disease specific biomarker candidates finding Time: 24 monthsThis is a multicenter study to assess the safety and efficacy of taliglucerase alfa (60 units/kg) in previously untreated subjects of any age with Type 3 GD. Subjects will receive an infusion of taliglucerase alfa every 2 weeks for 12 months. Subjects who tolerate the infusions well, and who are treated in centers where home therapy is the SOC will be allowed to switch from site to home treatment at the discretion of the PI but after no less than 3 uneventful infusions at the site.
At least one allele of: - N370S (N409S in recent nomenclature) - R496H (R535H in recent nomenclature) 4. Presence of calcification in heart valves or arteries in echocardiography. 5. Presence of untreated iron, folic acid, vitamin B12 deficiency and/or hypothyroidism. --- N370S --- --- N409S --- --- R496H ---
Description: Percent change from baseline
Measure: Percent change from baseline in spleen volume measured by MRI Time: from baseline to month 12Description: Percent change from baseline
Measure: Percent change from baseline in liver volume measured by MRI Time: from baseline to month 12Description: Percent change from baseline
Measure: Percent change in hemoglobin Time: from baseline to Months 3, 6, 9, and 12Description: Percent change from baseline
Measure: Percent change in platelet count Time: from baseline to Months 3, 6, 9, and 12Description: Percent change from baseline
Measure: Percent change in Lyso-GB1 Time: from baseline to Months 3, 6, 9, and 12