Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults (>18 yrs) are included when they have a clinically proven PXE. We will use the data from our earlier registry study to select patients with either mild to severe retinal changes or signs of an occlusive vascular disease. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 80 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 20
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy, non-compliance or special groups according to researchers decision. Those without any signs of retinal or vascular disease are excluded. A fertile female without proper contraception.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To stop vascular calcification and its complications To study pyrophosphate absorption kinetics ;Secondary Objective: ;Primary end point(s): Area of retinal changes Change in symptoms of claudication Absorption study: time of normalization of plasma pyrophosphate concentration after oral pyrophosphate;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: 12, 24 and 36 months Absorption study: first visit | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary end point(s): Ankle to brachial index change Major amputations Visual acuity radiologic changes in lower extremity arteries ;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: 12, 24 and 36 months | — |
Countries
Finland
Contacts
Tampere university hospital