Amyloidosis
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this prospective observational study is to periodically monitor pre-symptomatic subjects carrying a mutation of Transthyretin (TTR), identified in the context of a family screening of affected proband, through instrumental methods and clinical scales in order to identify the first signs of clinically significant organ involvement by the disease. Healthy asymptomatic carriers will be subjected to regular monitoring through clinical evaluations and instrumental investigations defined by the consensus group (Conceicao et al.) in order to validate the criteria defined by this group to define the onset of the disease. A subgroup of carriers with scales and instrumental tests negative for damage to the peripheral nervous system or cardiac, but with subjective symptoms compatible with the disease, will be subjected to further instrumental tests not indicated by consent.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Inclusion criteria
1. Pre-symptomatic carriers of TTR mutation in regular follow-up at the Centres. 2. Signature of the written informed consent. 3. Age not less than 10 years compared to the age of onset of the relative with the youngest age of onset and/or a history of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome undergoing surgery.
Exclusion criteria
* Other causes of neuropathies (diabetes; MGUS; alcoholism; vitamin deficiency). * Other causes of hypertrophic heart disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of a cohort of pre-symptomatic subjects carrying a TTR mutation | 3 years | To evaluate in a cohort of pre-symptomatic subjects carrying a TTR mutation the disease onset according to the European consensus criteria (Conceicao et al.). |
Countries
Italy
Contacts
Primary ContactMarco Luigetti, MD
Backup ContactFlavia Torlizzi
Outcome results
None listed