Gaucher Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Enzyme Replacement Therapy, Miglustat, Gaucher Disease
Brief summary
evaluate the combination therapy with Miglustat and enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) on Gaucher disease
Detailed description
understand if Miglustat (glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor) could improve neuropathy in patients with Gaucher disease
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Case\_Miglustat Inclusion Criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of Gaucher Disease: blood test shown lack of beta- glucocerebrosidase, and found L444P homozygous on GBA gene. 2. Aged 6 years old or above. 3. Already have regular ERT (30-120 IU/kg/ every 2 weeks) at least a year; dosage and frequency of ERT had not been changed in recent 3 months.
Exclusion criteria
1. History of tremor and abnormal extremities perception ( pain, numbness, tingle etc.) 2. Abnormal kidney function. 3. Pregnant or plan to have a baby ( potentially pregnant patient need to be transferred to gynecologist for the test and promise to have proper contraception measures). 4. Allergic to Miglustat. Control\_normal Inclusion Criteria 1. Age 6-18 years 2. No significant physical, mental, or psychiatric problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improve in Purdue Pegboard test speed | 24 months |
Countries
Taiwan