Neuropathic Pain and Fabry Disease

November 15, 2007 updated by: Danish Pain Research Center

Somatosensoric and Autonomic Disturbances in Female Patients With Fabry Disease

Fabry disease is a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disorder. The mutations result in a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme α-galactosidase causing accumulation of glycosphingolipids in the vascular endothelial cells and many other tissues. An early sign of the disease is painful small fibre neuropathy presenting in two forms: 1. a constant burning sensation in the hand and feet and 2. Fabry crises consisting of attacks of excruciating pain. Given the X-linked inheritance, male patients are severely affected. Recently attention has been drawn to female patients whether they also show signs of nerve involvement.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the small fibre neuropathy in female Fabry patients. Correlation with X-chromosome inactivation will be attempted. Recombinant human α-galactosidase A is now available for patients. A part of this study is evaluation the long term efficacy of enzyme replacement therapy in female patients with Fabry disease and neuropathy.

Male family members with Fabry disease will be examined.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

25

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Aarhus, Denmark, 8000
        • Danish Pain Research Center, Aarhus University Hospital

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All adult patients with confirmed Fabry disease

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who cannot cooperate
  • Patients who are unable to understand the purpose

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Danish Pain Research Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Anette T Moller, MD, Danish Pain Research Center
  • Study Chair: Troels S Jensen, MD, PhD, Danish Pain Research Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 13, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 15, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 16, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 15, 2007

Last Verified

November 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • Fabry2003

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