Explorative Proteomics in Pediatric Neuroborreliosis

NCT ID: NCT06579235

Last Updated: 2024-09-03

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

Get a concise snapshot of the trial, including recruitment status, study phase, enrollment targets, and key timeline milestones.

Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

106 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-10-17

Study Completion Date

2024-12-10

Brief Summary

Review the sponsor-provided synopsis that highlights what the study is about and why it is being conducted.

This study aims to use proteomic analysis to diagnose Lyme Neuroborreliosis (LNB) in children. Pediatric patients with suspected LNB will be enrolled, and their blood samples will be collected for proteomic analyses. Mass spectrometry will be used to compare protein profiles of LNB-positive and LNB-negative patients. The data will be analyzed by bioinformaticians. The expected impact is to establish a non-invasive, reliable method for early LNB diagnosis to improve patient outcomes.

Detailed Description

Dive into the extended narrative that explains the scientific background, objectives, and procedures in greater depth.

Objective:

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the utility of proteomic analysis in diagnosing lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) in children. By identifying specific protein markers associated with LNB (proteomics), the investigators aim to enhance early detection and improve patient outcomes.

Methods:

Participant Recruitment:

The investigators will enroll pediatric patients (aged 1 month to 17 years) presenting with suspected LNB.

Informed consent will be obtained from parents or legal guardians.

Sample Collection:

Peripheral blood samples will be collected from each participant in EDTA tubes. Samples will be processed to carry out proteomic analyses.

Proteomic Analysis:

Mass spectrometry will be employed to compare protein profiles between LNB-positive and LNB-negative patients.

Data Analysis and Presentations:

Protein profiles will be analysed by trained bioinformaticians and mainly presented in volcano plots and heat maps.

Outcome Measures:

Unique proteomic profiles of children with LNB.

Expected Impact:

This study aims to establish a non-invasive and reliable method for diagnosing LNB in children. Early identification will facilitate timely treatment and prevent complications associated with LNB.

Conditions

See the medical conditions and disease areas that this research is targeting or investigating.

Neuroborreliosis Facial Palsy Pediatric Infectious Disease

Study Design

Understand how the trial is structured, including allocation methods, masking strategies, primary purpose, and other design elements.

Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

Review each arm or cohort in the study, along with the interventions and objectives associated with them.

Children with neuroborreliosis

Proteomics

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

All samples of cases (with LNB) and controls (without LNB) will undergo proteomic analyses.

Children without neuroborreliosis

Proteomics

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

All samples of cases (with LNB) and controls (without LNB) will undergo proteomic analyses.

Interventions

Learn about the drugs, procedures, or behavioral strategies being tested and how they are applied within this trial.

Proteomics

All samples of cases (with LNB) and controls (without LNB) will undergo proteomic analyses.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

Check the participation requirements, including inclusion and exclusion rules, age limits, and whether healthy volunteers are accepted.

Inclusion Criteria

* Presenting at a pediatric ward with facial nerve palsy and/or suspicion of lyme neuroborreliosis
* Parental informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Parents or legal guardians unable to understand given information or comply with study criteria
* Patient unable to cooperate to study procedures (blood sample)
* Unclear etiology after lumbar puncture
Minimum Eligible Age

1 Month

Maximum Eligible Age

17 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

Meet the organizations funding or collaborating on the study and learn about their roles.

Clinical Proteomics, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Bispebjerg Hospital

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

NNF Center for Protein Research, University of Copenhagen

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Rigshospitalet, Denmark

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

Identify the individual or organization who holds primary responsibility for the study information submitted to regulators.

Joakim Bloch

Principal Investigator, Medical Doctor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Explore where the study is taking place and check the recruitment status at each participating site.

Rigshospitalet, Department of Children and Adolescents

Copenhagen, , Denmark

Site Status

Countries

Review the countries where the study has at least one active or historical site.

Denmark

Other Identifiers

Review additional registry numbers or institutional identifiers associated with this trial.

9365

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

More Related Trials

Additional clinical trials that may be relevant based on similarity analysis.

Study of Lyme Neuroborreliosis
NCT01635530 COMPLETED PHASE4
Borrelia B-cell Diagnostics
NCT06045416 RECRUITING