๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-15

Krabbe Disease Global Patient Registry (NCT02993796)

The Institute for Myelin and Glia Exploration's Clinical Database of Patients With Krabbe Disease, A World-Wide Registry

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo

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

The purpose of this study is to develop a clinical database of individuals diagnosed with Krabbe disease in order to determine which symptoms herald the onset of clinical disease in the various phenotypes of Krabbe disease; to determine whether level of GALC enzyme activity, or a specific genetic mutation predict the clinical course; and to determine which neurodiagnostic tests predict onset and/or severity of the disease.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: State University of New York at Buffalo โ€” Buffalo, New York

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)

  • State University of New York at Buffalo โ€” Buffalo, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (716) 888-4732

Email: tjlangan@buffalo.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.

Explore by condition: All Krabbe Disease clinical trials

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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—