Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Conditions
Keywords
Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Brief summary
The Alpha-1 Foundation Research Registry is a confidential database made up of individuals diagnosed with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1) or the carrier state.
Detailed description
The Registry was established in 1997 by the Alpha-1 Foundation to facilitate research initiatives and promote the development of improved treatments and a cure for Alpha-1. Located at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, the Registry employs procedures that ensure the most stringent confidentiality of participants. The Registry operates under the direction of the Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors and is guided by an Advisory Committee comprised of leaders in the medical, ethical, scientific and Alpha communities. Individuals enrolled in the Registry have the ongoing opportunity to participate directly in clinical trials of new therapeutic approaches in addition to other research opportunities.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency or the carrier state
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To study the natural history of PiZZ, PiSZ, and PiMZ alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency | Not limited |
Countries
United States