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Study of Mycobacterial Infections
For Condition: Job's Syndrome,Atypical Mycobacterium Infections,Cystic Fibrosis
Status: Recruiting
Sponsor(s): National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) ,
Synopsis: This study will examine the symptoms, course of disease and treatment of non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections, as well as the genetics involved in these infections. Patients with NTM have recurrent lung infections and sometimes infections of the skin and other organs as well. They may also have curvature of the spine, barrel chest, and heart valve weakness. The study will compare the features of NTM with those of Job syndrome and cystic fibrosis, other diseases involving recurrent infections of the lungs and possibly other organs. Patients with diagnosed or suspected non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection, cystic fibrosis or Job syndrome may be eligible for this study. All participants will have a medical and family history, blood and urine tests, imaging studies that may include X-rays, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and DNA and other genetic studies. In addition, all patients with Job syndrome and cystic fibrosis, and patients with NTM who have lung disease undergo the following procedures: - Scoliosis survey - X-rays of the spine to look for curvature or other abnormalities of the spinal column - Echocardiography - imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the heart chambers and valves - Electrocardiogram - measurement of the electrical activity of the heart - Pulmonary function tests - breathing tests to measure how much air the patient can move into and out of the lungs - Body measurements - measurements of height, weight, arm span, finger length, etc. - Joint function - assessment of joint mobility using different maneuvers to test flexibility of joints and ligaments - Examination of physical features that might be associated with NTM, such as high arched palate of the mouth, flat feet, or certain skin features - Dermatology (skin) examination for reactive skin conditions or other skin problems and possibly a skin biopsy (surgical removal of a small skin tissue sample for microscopic examination) - Interview with genetics specialist These tests may require several days to complete. Patients with NTM will also be examined by a cystic fibrosis specialist and may have a sweat test. In addition, NTM patients will be asked to return to NIH every year for 5 years for follow-up tests, if medically indicated, including CT of the chest, scoliosis survey and examination by other specialists.
Details: The nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous environmental organisms found in soil and water that rarely cause disease in humans. Since exposure to these organisms is universal and disease is rare, it can be concluded that normal host defenses are sufficient to prevent infection. It follows that otherwise healthy individuals that develop disease may have abnormal susceptibility or immune defects that permit infection with nontuberculous mycobacteria. The organisms that are most commonly encountered in clinical practice include Mycobacterium avium, and M. intracellulare [collectively known as the M. avium complex (MAC)], M. kansasii, M. fortuitum, M. abscessus, and M. chelonae. These organisms share significant structural and biochemical similarities with their more pathogenic relative, M. tuberculosis (MTB). Recognition of host factors that predispose or lead to NTM infection may have important implications for pathogenesis and therapeutic intervention, and may be applicable to the more virulent MTB. Identification of genetic or acquired susceptibility factors may lead to recognition of endogenous pathways that can be exploited therapeutically and to possible gene identification. Over the last two decades, three important observations have been made regarding the pathogenesis of nontuberculous mycobacterial infections. 1) In patients infected with HIV, nontuberculous mycobacterial infections often occur when the CD4+ T-lymphocyte number falls below 50/mm(3). This suggested that specific T cell products or activities were required for mycobacterial resistance. 2) An association was noted between pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial infections and a particular body habitus, predominantly in post-menopausal women (pectus excavatum, scoliosis, mitral valve prolapse). 3) Multiple defects have been found involving the interferon gamma synthesis and use pathways in patients with disseminated nontuberculous mycobacterial infection without HIV, suggesting this is a critical pathway for host defense against these organisms. We seek to better characterize the predisposition to mycobacterial infection. This study will specifically address several aspects of immune function and investigate the proposed link to body morphotype in the relevant population. Including patients with mycobacterial infections currently followed on other protocols who will enroll in this protocol, we anticipate 250 patients over 5 years. By collecting this information, we hope to provide insight into disease associations, infection susceptibility, and genetic predisposition to mycobacterial infection.
Eligibility:
Study Type: Observational, Natural History
Minimum Age/Maximum Age: /
Genders: Both
Protocol Entry Criteria: INCLUSION CRITERIA: This protocol will study patients with mycobacterial infections, including those without previously identified predisposing disease processes as well as individuals with underlying malignancies. Patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial infections. Patients with acquired immunodeficiencies or tuberculosis may also be studied if relevant host defects are suspected. Patients must be referred to NIH with a diagnosis or suspicion of having mycobacterial infection, the Job syndrome, or Cystic Fibrosis. Male and female patients will be accepted without limitations due to age. Patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial infections without HIV infection will be considered for long-term disease management. For controls, we will include patients with the Job syndrome and Cystic Fibrosis (CF).
Total Enrollment: 250
Location and Contact Information:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) *Recruiting*
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
United States
Recruiting Patient and Public Liaison Office 1-800-411-1222
Additional Information:
Study ID Numbers: 010202; 01-I-0202
Study Start Date: June 27, 2001
Record last reviewed: June 16, 2003
Additional information available at: clinicaltrials.gov
Clinicaltrials.gov Reference link: NCT00018044
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1. Study of Clinical Features and Genetics of Hyperimmunoglobulin E Recurrent Infection (Job Syndrome)
2. Learning and Behavior Problems in Children with Chronic Granulomatous Disease and Related Disorders
3. Study of Mycobacterial Infections
4. Pilot Study of Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation Plus Cyclosporine and Mycophenolate Mofetil to Induce Mixed Hematopoietic Chimerism in Patients With Primary T-Cell Immunodeficiency Disorders
5. Genetic Analysis of Immune Disorders
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