Survey on Supplement Use in Mitochondrial Disease

The purpose of this study is to learn about the use of nutritional supplements in patients with mitochondrial disease.

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Key information

Conditions

Mitochondrial Disease Metabolic Diseases Mitochondrial Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

About this study

Our goal is to better assess which nutritional supplements are prescribed to patients with mitochondrial disorders, the monitoring obtained and whether any subjective improvements are noted by the patients or their caregivers.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

NAMDC Clinical Registry or RDCRN Contact Registry participant
Diagnosis of a mitochondrial disease confirmed by either electron transport chain abnormalities or molecular testing.

Exclusion criteria

Lack of participation in NAMDC or RDCRN registries
Diagnosis of mitochondrial disorder not confirmed by ETC studies or molecular diagnosis

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Assessment of nutritional supplement use in patients with mitochondrial disease.

Time frame: Up to one year after study activation.

This cross-sectional survey will assess nutritional supplements used by patients with mitochondrial disease.

Secondary outcomes

Assess the attitudes of patients and parents towards use of nutritional supplements in patients with mitochondrial disease

Time frame: Upt to one year after study activation.

This cross-sectional survey will assess patients' and parents' attitudes (comfort level and perceptions of efficacy) of use of nutritional supplements in patients with mitochondrial disease.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of South Florida

Other

Collaborators

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Dec 8, 2014
Registry last updated: Sep 22, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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