Purpose

This study will combine retrospective review of medical records from patients with ACTA2 and ongoing collection of clinical data using standardized instruments and intervals on an observational basis from patients with ACTA2. Patients in cohorts 1-3 will be asked to attend clinic visits in person per the schedule of events. At minimum, the medical records of patients with ACTA2 will be reviewed to record data on aspects of the disease, including disease characteristics and developmental milestones. The study is planned to enroll a total of 100 patients: 7 in cohort 1, 7 in cohort 2, and the remaining in cohorts 3 and 4. This study is planned to study patients for at least 3 years with the option to continue as long as possible for assessment of disease progression. During their continued study participation, as patients age, they may move into the next cohort. Beyond 3 years the duration of the study with be determined by availability of funding from sponsors.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 29 Days
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Confirmed ACTA2 pathogenic variant - Available medical records since birth that permit documentation of disease characteristics and developmental milestone - Have two parents and/or legal guardians who are English speaking and are able to read, understand, and sign the informed consent - Able to tolerate travel to study site

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patient does not meet the inclusion criteria - Patient is currently pregnant

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Cohort 1 (29 days - 6 years of age) 1. Patient is between the ages of 29 days - 6 years old 2. Confirmed ACTA2 pathogenic variant 3. Available medical records since birth that permit documentation of disease characteristics and developmental milestone 4. Have two parents and/or legal guardians who are English speaking and are able to read, understand, and sign the informed consent 5. Able to tolerate travel to study site
Cohort 2 (7 - 18 years of age) 1. Patient is between the ages of 7 - 18 years old 2. Confirmed ACTA2 pathogenic variant 3. Available medical records since birth that permit documentation of disease characteristics and developmental milestone 4. Have two parents and/or legal guardians who are English speaking and are able to read, understand, and sign the informed consent 5. Able to tolerate travel to study site
Cohort 3 (19 - 99 years of age) 1. Patient is between the ages of 19 - 100 years old 2. Confirmed ACTA2 pathogenic variant 3. Available medical records since birth that permit documentation of disease characteristics and developmental milestone 4. Patient, parent and/or legal guardian is English speaking is able to read, understand, and sign the informed consent 5. Able to tolerate travel to study site
Cohort 4 (Retrospective - All Ages) 1. Patient of any age, alive or deceased 2. Confirmed ACTA2 pathogenic variant 3. Available medical records since birth that permit documentation of disease characteristics and developmental milestone 4. Patient, parent and/or legal guardian is English speaking and able to read, understand, and sign the informed consent

Recruiting Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Contact:
Anna V Lynch, BA
617-949-6960
alynch22@mgh.harvard.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Contact

Anna V Lynch, BA
617-949-6960
alynch22@mgh.harvard.edu

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