Offered by: Nemours Children's
Location: Delaware Valley
ACHieve: A Multicenter, Longitudinal, Observational Study of Children With Achondroplasia
The purpose of this study is to observe and study the growth velocity, body proportionality, and complications (comorbidities) in children with achondroplasia.
Children less than 9 years old who have been diagnosed with achondroplasia (a skeletal growth disorder). Achondroplasia (ACH) is a disorder of bone growth that prevents the changing of cartilage (particularly in the long bones of the arms and legs) into bone. It is caused by a gene mutation. Physical features of ACH include short stature with particular shortening of the upper arm and upper leg, macrocephaly (large head) and a prominent forehead. Complications of ACH include (but not limited to) repeat ear infections, deformities of the spinal column, joint pains and restricted range of motion of the extremities.
Procedures and Activities: There will be no study medication or study treatment involved. Below is a list of all the things that happen during the study.
Trial Name:
ACHieve: A Multicenter, Longitudinal, Observational Study of Children With Achondroplasia
IRB#: 1527079
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