Scientists launch Largest-Ever study to unravel Cystinosis's Long-Term effects
NCT ID NCT07680751
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study follows 250 people with cystinosis, a rare genetic disorder that causes a buildup of the amino acid cystine, leading to damage in the kidneys, eyes, and other organs. Researchers will track how the disease progresses over time, including kidney function, eye problems, and quality of life, while also collecting blood samples for future research. The goal is to better understand the long-term course of the disease under current treatments and identify factors that may predict complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal better ways to manage cystinosis and identify biomarkers that predict complications, potentially improving long-term care.
- What could go wrong
- As an observational study, it does not test a new treatment, so it cannot directly lead to a cure or new therapy. Results may take years to influence clinical practice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of cystinosis followed in European expert reference centers are included in this multicenter observational cohort. The study population includes both prevalent patients already under follow-up and incident patients identified during the recruitment period. Included patients are European patients receiving standard of care and followed in France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. Both pediatric and adult patients are eligible. No intervention is assigned as part of the study. Approximately 250 patients are expected to be enrolled and followed longitudinally.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed diagnosis of cystinosis based on leukocyte cystine measurement, presence of corneal cystine crystals, and/or molecular genetic diagnosis * Signed informed consent obtained from the patient or legal representative Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unable to provide informed consent or without a legal representative when required * No other specific exclusion criteria; patients with associated diseases may be included
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AP-HP_ Hôpital Charles Foix
Ivry-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, 94200, France
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