A Study of Childhood Onset Narcolepsy
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 13-004653
Sponsor Protocol Number: 13-004653
About this study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical presentations, polysomnographic features, treatment patterns of all children with narcolepsy in multiple CTSA (Clinical and Translational Science Award) centers.Comparison between recent cases (2009-June 30, 2012) and old cases (prior to 2009) will be performed. To assess the role of infection and other triggering factors in early onset Narcolepsy.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 0-18 years at diagnosis of narcolepsy
- Confirmed diagnosis of narcolepsy from short sleep latency less than 8 minutes and at least 2 sleep onset REM periods (SOREMP) from MSLT
Exclusion Criteria:
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Subjects who have narcolepsy secondary to neurodegenerative disorders, brain tumors.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Suresh Kotagal, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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