Actively Recruiting

Age: 6Months - 100Years
All Genders
ID04969926

Natural History Study of Parathyroid Disorders

Led by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · Updated on 2026-05-12

3000

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

N/A

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Parathyroid disorders, which affect calcium-phosphate balance in the body, are common and include conditions of excess, deficiency, or signaling defects involving parathyroid hormone (PTH). This research aims to investigate the causes of these disorders, including genetic factors, and to understand their natural history and progression, especially in syndromic cases like multiple endocrine neoplasia and hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor syndrome. Participants who have, are suspected of having, or are at risk for parathyroid or related disorders will receive standard care testing and treatment as needed. The study collects data including biospecimens such as saliva, blood, urine, stool, cheek cell samples, and for adults, possibly skin biopsies. Medical photos and leftover tissue from surgeries may also be collected. Visits can be in person or via telehealth and continue as long as participants receive care. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires about their physical, mental, and social health. Researchers will review medical records, perform clinical testing, and analyze collected samples to identify biomarkers and investigate disease mechanisms. The main outcomes include molecular profiling of biospecimens and exploring causes of parathyroid disorders over five years. Participants remain in the study while under medical care, with ongoing monitoring of their health and disease status.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Natural History Study of Parathyroid Disorders

Who Can Participate

Age: 6Months - 100Years
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Subjects known to have, suspected of having, or at risk of developing a parathyroid or related disorder.
  • Age �3 months or older.
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Children 6 months old or younger.
  • Patients with conditions that may interfere with the study objectives according to investigators.

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

Monitoring

Duration - Up to 5 years

Participants who undergo routine care are observed, and data along with biospecimens are collected to study the natural history and molecular profile of parathyroid disorders.

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892

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Research Team

C

Craig S Cochran, R.N.

S

Smita Jha, M.D.

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

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Primary Purpose

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Number of Arms

1

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