๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-04-14

The Natural History Study of Mitochondrial NeuroGastroIntestinal Encephalopathy (MNGIE) (NCT01694953)

The Rare Disease Clinical Research Network Natural History Study of MNGIE

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Columbia University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a multi-center natural history study of Mitochondrial NeurogastroIntestinal Encephalopathy (MNGIE). Patients will be followed over time to assess clinical symptoms. The investigators hope to learn more about the disease of MNGIE as well as develop useful measures of disease status for use in future clinical trials. Additional clinical centers will be listed as they become available.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Columbia University โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 5 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Columbia University โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (212) 305-6834

Email: NAMDC@columbia.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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