Clinical trial NCT00499941: Alpha-1 Foundation Research Registry
Official title: Alpha-1 Foundation Research Registry
Study type: OBSERVATIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Conditions: Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Keywords: Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Lead sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Sponsor class: OTHER
Collaborators: name: Alpha-1 Foundation
First posted: 2007-07-12
Enrollment: 6655
Sex: ALL
Standard ages: CHILD
ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Observational model: OTHER
Time perspective: OTHER
Sampling method: PROBABILITY_SAMPLE
Study population: Individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency or the carrier state

Brief summary: The Alpha-1 Foundation Research Registry is a confidential database made up of individuals diagnosed with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1) or the carrier state.

Detailed description: The Registry was established in 1997 by the Alpha-1 Foundation to facilitate research initiatives and promote the development of improved treatments and a cure for Alpha-1. Located at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, the Registry employs procedures that ensure the most stringent confidentiality of participants. The Registry operates under the direction of the Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors and is guided by an Advisory Committee comprised of leaders in the medical, ethical, scientific and Alpha communities. Individuals enrolled in the Registry have the ongoing opportunity to participate directly in clinical trials of new therapeutic approaches in addition to other research opportunities.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency or the carrier state

Primary outcomes:
measure: To study the natural history of PiZZ, PiSZ, and PiMZ alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
timeFrame: Not limited
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Charleston
country: United States
facility: Medical University of South Carolina. Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
state: South Carolina
Study officials:
affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina
name: Charlie Strange, M.D.
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
References:
citation: Williams PH, Shore L, Sineath M, Quill J, Warner B, Keith J, Walker D, Wienke S, Flavin S, Strange C. Genetics' influence on patient experiences with a rare chronic disorder: a photovoice study of living with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Nurs Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;48(4):627-36. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2013.09.008.
citation: Smith RA, Wienke S, Coffman DL. Alpha-1 couples: interpersonal and intrapersonal predictors of spousal communication and stress. J Genet Couns. 2014 Apr;23(2):212-20. doi: 10.1007/s10897-013-9639-6. Epub 2013 Aug 11.
citation: Smith RA, Wienke SE, Baker MK. Classifying married adults diagnosed with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency based on spousal communication patterns using latent class analysis: insights for intervention. J Genet Couns. 2014 Jun;23(3):299-310. doi: 10.1007/s10897-013-9661-8. Epub 2013 Nov 1.
citation: Holm KE, Wamboldt FS, Ford DW, Sandhaus RA, Strand M, Strange C, Hoth KF. The prospective association of perceived criticism with dyspnea in chronic lung disease. J Psychosom Res. 2013 May;74(5):450-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2013.02.001. Epub 2013 Feb 28.
citation: Holm KE, Borson S, Sandhaus RA, Ford DW, Strange C, Bowler RP, Make BJ, Wamboldt FS. Differences in adjustment between individuals with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)-associated COPD and non-AATD COPD. COPD. 2013 Apr;10(2):226-34. doi: 10.3109/15412555.2012.719049.
citation: Hoth KF, Wamboldt FS, Strand M, Ford DW, Sandhaus RA, Strange C, Bekelman DB, Holm KE. Prospective impact of illness uncertainty on outcomes in chronic lung disease. Health Psychol. 2013 Nov;32(11):1170-4. doi: 10.1037/a0032721. Epub 2013 Jun 17.
citation: Hoth KF, Ford DW, Sandhaus RA, Strange C, Wamboldt FS, Holm KE. Alcohol use predicts ER visits in individuals with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) associated COPD. COPD. 2012 Aug;9(4):417-25. doi: 10.3109/15412555.2012.684414. Epub 2012 May 31.
citation: Stoller JK, Brantly M, Fleming LE, Bean JA, Walsh J. Formation and current results of a patient-organized registry for alpha(1)-antitrypsin deficiency. Chest. 2000 Sep;118(3):843-8. doi: 10.1378/chest.118.3.843.
citation: Bowlus CL, Willner I, Zern MA, Reuben A, Chen P, Holladay B, Xie L, Woolson RF, Strange C. Factors associated with advanced liver disease in adults with alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005 Apr;3(4):390-6. doi: 10.1016/s1542-3565(05)00082-0.
citation: Eden E, Strange C, Holladay B, Xie L. Asthma and allergy in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Respir Med. 2006 Aug;100(8):1384-91. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2005.11.017. Epub 2006 Jan 5.
citation: McGee D, Strange C, McClure R, Schwarz L, Erven M. The Alpha-1 Association Genetic Counseling Program: an innovative approach to service. J Genet Couns. 2011 Aug;20(4):330-6. doi: 10.1007/s10897-011-9355-z. Epub 2011 Mar 19.