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Lipodystrophy Clinical Trial in Bethesda, MD

Access cutting-edge lipodystrophy treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Bethesda. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Bethesda

    Convenient for MD residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Bethesda site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Lipodystrophy Study in Bethesda

Background: Lipodystrophy is a health problem in which the body does not have enough fat tissue. People with lipodystrophy may not make enough of the hormone leptin. Leptin regulates hunger. Low leptin levels trigger hunger. People with lipodystrophy can have many health problems. They may take a drug (metreleptin) that mimics leptin. Little is known about how taking metreleptin may affect a pregnancy. Metreleptin may be helpful or harmful to pregnant women. It may also affect the health of the child who is born. Objective: This natural history study will collect data about the effects of taking metreleptin while pregnant. Eligibility: Women aged 18 years or older with lipodystrophy who have been pregnant. Women who did and who did not take metreleptin during their pregnancies are needed. Children of women with lipodystrophy who took this drug during pregnancy are also needed. Design: Participants will have 1 study visit. This visit may be by phone, by telehealth, or in-person. Participants will answer questions about their pregnancies. They will discuss any health problems they had. They will be asked about any medicines they took before and during their pregnancies. They will be asked about the health of their children. Participants medical records will be reviewed. Participants may need to provide a blood sample. They may also be asked to provide a sample of breastmilk. Participants children may also be asked to provide a blood sample....

Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
Women with lipodystrophy who had pregnancies with or without use of metreleptin:
Female, aged \>= 18 years
Clinical diagnosis of non-HIV associated generalized or partial lipodystrophy
History of one or more pregnancies
Offspring of women with lipodystrophy who had pregnancies while taking metreleptin:
Males or females aged \>=1 month
Mothers took metreleptin during their pregnancy
Availability of a biobanked blood specimen or willingness to provide a blood specimen Note that subjects treated with metreleptin during pregnancy may participate in this study regardless of the participation of their offspring.

Exclusion Criteria

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must not meet any of the following criteria:
Inability of subject or guardian to understand or the unwillingness to sign a written informed consent document (except as noted below with \*)
Subjects who otherwise meet inclusion/exclusion criteria but who are not reachable to obtain informed consent may be included under a waiver of consent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Bethesda?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05419037) has an active research site in Bethesda, MD that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Lipodystrophy Treatment Options in Bethesda, MD

If you're searching for lipodystrophy treatment options in Bethesda, MD, this clinical trial (NCT05419037) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Bethesda research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced lipodystrophy specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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