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Cystinosis and Mitochondrial Metabolism

Evaluation of Mitochondrial Metabolism in Patients With Cystinosis: CYSTI-MITO Project

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07319091
Acronym
CYSTI-MITO
Enrollment
25
Registered
2026-01-06
Start date
2025-12-08
Completion date
2028-07-01
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cystinosis, Native Kidney

Keywords

Cystinosis, Mitochondria, Cystinosis Metabolic Bone Disease (CMBD), Myopathy

Brief summary

Cystinosis is a monogenic autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease with complete penetrance, caused by a biallelic mutation in the CTNS gene (17p13.2) encoding cystinosin, a ubiquitous membrane protein whose role is to clear cystine into the cytosol. Its dysfunction in patients with cystinosis leads to systemic accumulation of cystine, an oxidised dimer of cysteines linked by a disulphide bridge, in the lysosomal space, and irreversible cellular dysfunction. Renal damage is at the forefront, with Fanconi syndrome (proximal tubulopathy) and chronic renal failure developing early in childhood/adolescence. There are also multi-systemic disorders, notably endocrine and ophthalmological. Cysteamine is an amino thiol which reduces the level of intra-lysosomal cystine by breaking the disulphide strands of cystine, giving two cysteines which complex with cysteamine to leave the lysosome. Since the late 1980s, there has been an immediate-release form of the drug, which has considerably improved overall patient survival despite having a major impact on quality of life. This improvement in survival has also led to the emergence of later complications that were not previously observed. This musculoskeletal complication (described in an international consensus in 2019), known as 'CMBD' for Cystinosis Metabolic Bone Disease, may be explained at least in part by an intrinsic defect in the osteoblast and osteoclast that contribute to the human bone phenotype. This intrinsic bone defect appears to be responsible for premature ageing. In order to identify potential future therapeutic targets for CMBD, it is essential to gain a better understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. To better understand premature aging in extra-renal damage in cystinosis, it seems relevant to investigate energy metabolism dysfunction, particularly mitochondrial dysfunction.

Interventions

OTHERMitochondrial metabolism

Study of membrane potential by flow cytometry of circulating monocyte cells and evaluate the respiratory chain of these cells in patients with cystinosis and described musculoskeletal disorders in the study population in clinical and biological terms including metabolomic analysis of patients' blood and urine

Sponsors

Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patient with genetically confirmed nephropathic cystinosis * Men and women, children and adults with cystinosis * Undergoing conservative treatment on native kidneys * Age ≥ 2 years * Patients receiving oral cysteamine * Patients with social security coverage * Informed consent signed by the participant or parents or legal guardians before participating in the study

Exclusion criteria

* Patient not complying with study procedures * Transplant or dialysis patient * Patient on anticalcineurin * Pregnant or breast-feeding woman * Person deprived of liberty by a judicial or administrative decision * Person not affiliated to a social security scheme or beneficiaries of a similar scheme

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Membrane potential of circulating monocyte cells24 monthsMitochondrial metabolism was assessed by measuring the membrane potential by flow cytometry of circulating monocyte cells between subjects with and without cystinosis.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Oxygen consumption rate (OCR) of circulating monocytic cells24 monthsThe oxygen consumption rate (OCR) of circulating monocytic cells is measured by the Seahorse method. This method also measures the extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) of cells. The oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and the extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) are used to assess the respiratory chain of the cells, which will be compared between subjects with and without cystinosis.
Extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) of circulating monocytic cells24 monthsThe extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) of circulating monocytic cells is measured by the Seahorse method. This method also measures the oxygen consumption rate (OCR) of cells. The extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) and the oxygen consumption rate (OCR) are used to assess the respiratory chain of the cells, which will be compared between subjects with and without cystinosis.
Age24 monthsThe patient's age is a data used to produce a clinical description of musculoskeletal disorders based on current practice data such as : sex, weight, height, blood pressure, treatment, bone deformity, clinical sign of myopathy, grip strength test using the Grip-test (Z score) and the EAT10 (Eating Assessment Tool) questionnaire
Sex24 monthsThe patient's sex is a data used to produce a clinical description of musculoskeletal disorders based on current practice data such as : age, weight, height, blood pressure, treatment, bone deformity, clinical sign of myopathy, grip strength test using the Grip-test (Z score) and the EAT10 (Eating Assessment Tool) questionnaire
Weight24 monthsThe patient's weight is a data used to produce a clinical description of musculoskeletal disorders based on current practice data such as : age, sex, height, blood pressure, treatment, bone deformity, clinical sign of myopathy, grip strength test using the Grip-test (Z score) and the EAT10 (Eating Assessment Tool) questionnaire
Height24 monthsThe patient's height is a data used to produce a clinical description of musculoskeletal disorders based on current practice data such as : age, sex, weight, blood pressure, treatment, bone deformity, clinical sign of myopathy, grip strength test using the Grip-test (Z score) and the EAT10 (Eating Assessment Tool) questionnaire
Blood pressure24 monthsThe patient's blood pressure is a data used to produce a clinical description of musculoskeletal disorders based on current practice data such as : age, sex, weight, height, treatment, bone deformity, clinical sign of myopathy, grip strength test using the Grip-test (Z score) and the EAT10 (Eating Assessment Tool) questionnaire
Type of treatment24 monthsThe patient's type of treatment is a data used to produce a clinical description of musculoskeletal disorders based on current practice data such as : age, sex, weight, height, blood pressure, bone deformity, clinical sign of myopathy, grip strength test using the Grip-test (Z score) and the EAT10 (Eating Assessment Tool) questionnaire
Bone deformity24 monthsThe patient's bone deformity is a data used to produce a clinical description of musculoskeletal disorders based on current practice data such as : age, sex, weight, height, blood pressure, treatment, clinical sign of myopathy, grip strength test using the Grip-test (Z score) and the EAT10 (Eating Assessment Tool) questionnaire
Clinical sign of myopathy24 monthsClinical sign of myopathy is a data used to produce a clinical description of musculoskeletal disorders based on current practice data such as : age, sex, weight, height, blood pressure, treatment, bone deformity, grip strength test using the Grip-test (Z score) and the EAT10 (Eating Assessment Tool) questionnaire
Grip-test score24 monthsThe Grip-test is used to assess grip strength. Grip-test score is a data used to produce a clinical description of musculoskeletal disorders based on current practice data such as : age, sex, weight, height, blood pressure, treatment, bone deformity, clinical sign of myopathy and the EAT10 (Eating Assessment Tool) questionnaire
EAT10 (Eating Assessment Tool) questionnaire score24 monthsEAT10 (Eating Assessment Tool) questionnaire score is pathological if \>= 3 : * 3-10 mild dysphagia * 11-20 moderate dysphagia * 21-40 severe dysphagia) questionnaire. EAT10 score is a data used to produce a clinical description of musculoskeletal disorders based on current practice data such as : age, sex, weight, height, blood pressure, treatment, bone deformity, clinical sign of myopathy and grip-test score
Complete ionogram24 monthsComplete ionogram is a data used to produce biological description of musculoskeletal disorders based on routine practice data such as C-reactive protein (CRP), intra-leukocyte cystine, Parathyroid hormone (PTH), total alkaline phosphatases, 25(OH) vitamin D, 1-25 (OH) vitamin D
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)24 monthsC-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a data used to produce biological description of musculoskeletal disorders based on routine practice data such as complete ionogram, intra-leukocyte cystine, Parathyroid hormone (PTH), total alkaline phosphatases, 25(OH) vitamin D, 1-25 (OH) vitamin D
Intra-leukocyte cystine24 monthsIntra-leukocyte cystine is a data used to produce biological description of musculoskeletal disorders based on routine practice data such as complete ionogram, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Parathyroid hormone (PTH), total alkaline phosphatases, 25(OH) vitamin D, 1-25 (OH) vitamin D
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)24 monthsParathyroid hormone (PTH) is a data used to produce biological description of musculoskeletal disorders based on routine practice data such as complete ionogram, C-Reactive Protein (CRP),intra-leukocyte cystine, total alkaline phosphatases, 25(OH) vitamin D, 1-25 (OH) vitamin D
Total alkaline phosphatases24 monthsTotal alkaline phosphatases is a data used to produce biological description of musculoskeletal disorders based on routine practice data such as complete ionogram, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), intra-leukocyte cystine, Parathyroid hormone (PTH), 25(OH) vitamin D, 1-25 (OH) vitamin D
25(OH) vitamin D24 months25(OH) vitamin D is a data used to produce biological description of musculoskeletal disorders based on routine practice data such as complete ionogram, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), intra-leukocyte cystine, Parathyroid hormone (PTH), total alkaline phosphatases, 1-25 (OH) vitamin D
1-25 (OH) vitamin D24 months1-25 (OH) vitamin D is a data used to produce biological description of musculoskeletal disorders based on routine practice data such as complete ionogram, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), intra-leukocyte cystine, Parathyroid hormone (PTH), total alkaline phosphatases, 25 (OH) vitamin D
Distribution of plasma organic amino acids24 monthsStudy of metabolomic analysis of patients' blood
Distribution of urinary organic amino acids24 monthsStudy of metabolomic analysis of patients' urine
Urinary Krebs cycle intermediate metabolites24 monthsStudy of metabolomic analysis of patients' urine
Membrane potential of circulating monocyte cells from patients treated with selenium30 monthsMitochondrial metabolism was assessed by measuring the membrane potential by flow cytometry of circulating monocyte cells from patients with cystinosis treated with selenium

Countries

France

Contacts

CONTACTJustine BACCHETTA, MD
justine.bacchetta@chu-lyon.fr4 27 85 61 30
CONTACTChloé GROSYEUX, MD
chloe.grosyeux@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 4, 2026