The Longitudinal CONQUER Study of Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders

NCT ID: NCT01623076

Last Updated: 2026-01-06

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-06-30

Study Completion Date

2030-06-30

Brief Summary

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This study seeks to determine the biologic causes of inflammation in patients with Transverse Myelitis (TM) Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) and related conditions. While patients will be treated according to decisions with their treating physician, this study will collect data and samples from patients prospectively to gain a better understanding of the disease. We are seeking to understand why some patients respond to medications, while others do not. We also seek to understand what happens biologically, preceding relapses. Gathering these data and samples will allow researchers to identify new ways of diagnosing and treating these diseases. Data and samples will be shared with researchers around the world to support collaborative efforts to treat these conditions.

Detailed Description

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This study seeks to determine the biologic causes of inflammation in patients with Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO), Transverse Myelitis (TM), optic neuritis (ON), related conditions and healthy controls. While patients will be treated according to decisions with their treating physician, this study will collect data and samples from patients prospectively to gain a better understanding of the disease. We are seeking to understand why some patients respond to medications, while others do not. We also seek to understand what happens biologically, preceding relapses. Gathering these data and samples will allow researchers to identify new ways of diagnosing and treating these diseases. Data and samples will be shared with researchers around the world to support collaborative efforts to treat these conditions.

Patients will agree to share medical records, complete questionnaires and donate samples on a timed basis.

Conditions

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Neuromyelitis Optica Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Transverse Myelitis Optic Neuritis

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

Patients diagnosed with NMOSD based on revised diagnostic criteria. Seronegative, anti-AQP4 seropositive and ant-MOG seropositive patients will be included

No interventions assigned to this group

Transverse Myelitis and Optic Neuritis

Patients who have had one demyelinating event, not diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and whom are considered at risk for NMO or NMOSD.

No interventions assigned to this group

Healthy Controls

patients without a history of CNS inflammation

No interventions assigned to this group

Neuromyelitis Optica

patients diagnosed with NMO

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 6 years or greater
* Male or Female
* Patient or Parent (in the case of a minor) able to give informed consent
* For patients 10 to 17, patient able to assent
* Patient diagnosed with NMO, NMOSD, TM or ON

Exclusion Criteria

* Unable to maintain scheduled visits
* Patient has known HIV or hepatitis C infection
Minimum Eligible Age

6 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Benjamin Greenberg

Director, Neuromyelitis Optica and Transverse Myelitis Program

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Benjamin M Greenberg, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Locations

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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Related Links

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http://www.myelitis.org/

Transverse Myelitis Association

Other Identifiers

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STU 022012-084

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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