Rare disease database aims to boost cystinosis care across europe
NCT ID NCT05901077
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This European study will follow 400 people with cystinosis, a rare genetic disease that causes cystine buildup in cells. Researchers will collect medical and quality-of-life data to understand how the disease progresses and how care can be improved. The study does not test any new treatment but aims to provide insights that could lead to better management of the condition.
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 help doctors better understand cystinosis and improve care guidelines for patients across Europe.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new drug or therapy, so direct patient benefits are limited.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 400 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2017
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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
Prevalent subjects will be selected in european country such as France, Belgium, Italy, Germany and Spain via the CEMARA registry. French paediatric patients suspected with cystinosis are first sent to a nephrologist who will redirect them to centres of reference/competence where the confirmation of the diagnosis will be performed either by cysteine dosage, presence of intra-ocular cysteine crystals detection and combined, when possible, by genetic analysis. For french patients who declared the disease once adult, the diagnosis is mainly made by ophthalmologist who identify the presence of ocular cysteine crystals.
- 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 cystine dosage, presence of crystals at eye examination or molecular diagnosis) * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not able to give their informed consent. No other criteria (patients with associated disease should be enrolled).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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RaDiCo-ECYSCO
RECRUITINGParis, Île-de-France Region, 75012, France
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