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The purpose of this study is to learn more about the disease progression in patients with a TECPR2 mutation.
A mutation in the tectonin beta-propeller repeat containing 2 (TECPR2) gene can disrupt the cellular process of autophagy resulting in neuronal cell death. This disruption leads to a form of spastic paraplegia with the additional disruption to involuntary body processes, such as respiration and thermoregulation. This study will provide valuable information about the natural progression of children with a TECPR2 mutation.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children with a TECPR2 mutation | Children with a TECPR2 mutation, age 18 months to 12 years old. Assessments will include collection of genetic mutation reports, functional assessments, and questionnaires. There will be a singular blood draw and skin biopsy. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Disease progression | This will be monitored through medical history, physical exams, and a neurological exam. | Baseline up to 24 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Functional assessment: Gross Motor Function Measure | This evaluative measure of motor function is designed for quantifying change in the gross motor abilities of children. | Baseline up to 24 months |
| Functional assessment: Gross Motor Function Classification System |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Children with TECPR2-Related disorder, confirmed by genetic mutation analysis and demonstrates clinical findings such as autophagy, developmental delay, hypotonia, or other positive findings.
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Jenna Lammers | Gainesville | Florida | 32610 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23439247 | Background | Oz-Levi D, Gelman A, Elazar Z, Lancet D. TECPR2: a new autophagy link for neurodegeneration. Autophagy. 2013 May;9(5):801-2. doi: 10.4161/auto.23961. Epub 2013 Feb 25. | |
| 23176824 | Background | Oz-Levi D, Ben-Zeev B, Ruzzo EK, Hitomi Y, Gelman A, Pelak K, Anikster Y, Reznik-Wolf H, Bar-Joseph I, Olender T, Alkelai A, Weiss M, Ben-Asher E, Ge D, Shianna KV, Elazar Z, Goldstein DB, Pras E, Lancet D. Mutation in TECPR2 reveals a role for autophagy in hereditary spastic paraparesis. Am J Hum Genet. 2012 Dec 7;91(6):1065-72. doi: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2012.09.015. Epub 2012 Nov 21. |
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| Genetic home reference for TECPR2 | View source |
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Blood and
This measures the functional level of the patient based on their age. |
| Baseline up to 24 months |
| Functional assessment: Timed Tests | Timed tests for ambulant children will include time to run 10 meters, time to climb four stairs, and time to rise from the floor from supine. | Baseline up to 24 months |
| Functional assessment: Muscular Strength Testing | Muscle strength will be assessed for grip, pinch, quadriceps, hamstrings, biceps, and triceps. | Baseline up to 24 months |
| Functional assessment: Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion | This measurement is used to evaluate the degree of ankle contracture in a participant. | Baseline up to 24 months |
| Patient Reported Outcomes: Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory | A questionnaire used for measuring health-related quality of life in healthy children and adolescents and those with acute and chronic illnesses. | Baseline up to 24 months |
| Patient Reported Outcomes: Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test | This questionnaire measures the extent to which the caregiver or child takes responsibility for managing complex, multi-step life tasks. | Baseline up to 24 months |