Genetic Diagnosis in Congenital Cataracts

NCT ID: NCT05782452

Last Updated: 2023-03-23

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

115 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-01-01

Study Completion Date

2022-12-31

Brief Summary

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The prediction of genetic risk in congenital cataract patients has great clinical significance. In this trial, the investigators aim to screen the causative variants from 115 unrelated bilateral congenital cataract patients enrolled consecutively, describe novel and recurrent variants, analyze the factors affecting genetic diagnostic yield, and explore potential phenotype-genotype correlation.

Detailed Description

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Determining whether the disease is hereditary and the precise genetic cause of congenital cataract has great clinical significance in guiding genetic counseling and improving clinical care pathway. Varying among studies, genetic causes account for 8.3-85% of congenital cataracts because of the difference in ethnic background, genetic screening techniques used, the percentage of patients with bilateral cataracts, with a family history, and with syndromic disease.

A phenotype-genotype correlation may be used to predict the causative genes, and the involvement of other tissues and organs based on the appearance of the lens. In addition, it can be used to improve our understanding of lens biology. A phenotype-genotype correlation is difficult to establish because of the genotypic and phenotypic heterogeneity of congenital cataracts.

In this trail, the investigators aim to screen the causative variants from 115 unrelated bilateral congenital cataract patients enrolled consecutively, describe novel and recurrent variants, analyze the factors affecting genetic diagnostic yield, and explore potential phenotype-genotype correlation. Facial and anterior eye segment photographs, pre- and post-operative ocular parameters, and medical and family histories were recorded. Bioinformatics analysis was performed using whole-exome sequencing data. Statistical and correlation analyses were performed using the basic characteristics, deep phenotype, and genotype data.

Conditions

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Congenital Cataract

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Bilateral congenital cataract probands who were consecutively enrolled

Ophthalmic examination

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Facial photographs of the participants were obtained at the time of enrolment. Pre- and post-operative anterior eye segment photographs were obtained under diffuse, direct focal and retro illumination. Clinical data, including basic information, family history, and comprehensive pre- and post-operative ophthalmic examination findings, were recorded.

Whole-exome sequencing

Intervention Type GENETIC

Performing whole-exome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis.

Interventions

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Ophthalmic examination

Facial photographs of the participants were obtained at the time of enrolment. Pre- and post-operative anterior eye segment photographs were obtained under diffuse, direct focal and retro illumination. Clinical data, including basic information, family history, and comprehensive pre- and post-operative ophthalmic examination findings, were recorded.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Whole-exome sequencing

Performing whole-exome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis.

Intervention Type GENETIC

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. The participant with bilateral congenital cataract;
2. Have signed a consent form. .

Exclusion Criteria

1\. The participant not identified with congenital cataract; 2. The participant with unilateral congenital cataract.

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Minimum Eligible Age

0 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Weirong Chen

Prof.

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Weirong Chen, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University

Locations

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Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Site Status

Countries

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China

References

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Rechsteiner D, Issler L, Koller S, Lang E, Bahr L, Feil S, Ruegger CM, Kottke R, Toelle SP, Zweifel N, Steindl K, Joset P, Zweier M, Suter AA, Gogoll L, Haas C, Berger W, Gerth-Kahlert C. Genetic Analysis in a Swiss Cohort of Bilateral Congenital Cataract. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2021 Jul 1;139(7):691-700. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2021.0385.

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Other Identifiers

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2020KYPJ004

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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