Clinical Trial: The Validity of Forced Expiratory Maneuvers in Ataxia Telangiectasia Studied Longitudinally

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: The Validity of Forced Expiratory Maneuvers in Ataxia Teleangiectasia Studied Longitudinally

Brief Summary:

Rationale: Forced spirometry maneuvers are not routinely performed in patients with Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T), even though they suffer from respiratory illnesses.

Objectives: To study the feasibility and validity of forced spirometry in A-T patients.

Methods: Patients will perform spirometry during clinical visits. Parameters studied will be technical quality, relation to predicted values, age, pulmonary illness, body mass index, mutational status and mutation.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center

Current Primary Outcome: spirometry measurements [ Time Frame: 3 years ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Sheba Medical Center

Dates:
Date Received: August 2, 2009
Date Started: July 2009
Date Completion: July 2009
Last Updated: August 3, 2009
Last Verified: August 2009