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Study of Glycogen Storage Disease and Associated Disorders

NCT00001342 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2008-03-04

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Summary

Glycogen, is the storage form of glucose. It is usually formed from sugar and stored in the liver. When tissues, such as muscle, need glucose for fuel the stored glycogen is converted into glucose with the help of enzymes produced in the body. Glycogen storage disease (GSD) refers to a group of conditions characterized by abnormal storage of glycogen due to the absence of particular enzymes needed in the process of storing and using glycogen.

This study addresses the related metabolic abnormalities of glycogen storage disease (GSD). As patients with disorders of glycogen metabolism are followed it becomes apparent that the condition is much more complex than initially thought.

Researchers believe that patients suffering from glycogen storage disorders should be followed and monitored for other heritable metabolic disorders.

This study will attempt to determine the frequency of associated disorders in patients with GSD. In addition, the study will look at the current management of these patients to see if the prognosis and course of the disease is changed.

Conditions

  • Glycogen Storage Disease

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

    lead NIH

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
1992-11-30
Completion
2001-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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