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The purpose of this research study is to learn more about Graves disease and PTC/Hypothyroidism, How it effects brain function and brain function changes after starting medical treatment.
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The purpose of this research study is to learn more about Graves disease and PTC/Hypothyroidism, How it effects brain function and brain function changes after starting medical treatment.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism is the most common cause of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in infants and children.Infants who are born with this problem have low blood sugar, which can cause seizures or brain damage.
We are doing this study to see if the patterns of abnormalities in controlling insulin in children and adults with hyperinsulinism are related to any underlying genetic cause and to identify possible new genetic causes.This will be done by standard clinical tests of insulin control: a glucose tolerance test, a protein tolerance test, and a fasting test.
You or your child are being asked to take part in this research study because you have Glycogen Storage Disease Type III (GSD III). The purpose of this research study is to better understand blood sugar variability, muscle strength and function, and impact of Glycogen Storage Disease Type III (GSD III) on overall health. You will not receive any treatment for your GSD III as part of this study, but the information you provide will be helpful for the study sponsor, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc., to develop a new therapy for GSD III.
If you agree to take part, your participation will last for about 26 weeks and will involve up to 2 study visits to the hospital along with up to 26 phone calls. There will be no changes to your treatment regimen for GSD III as part of this study.
As a participant in the research you will:
The main risks of this study are from hypoglycemia related to your diagnosis of GSD III and a loss of confidentiality. There are no direct benefits to you for participating in this study but the information collected as part of this study will help researchers better understand GSD III.
We are currently enrolling adolescents ages 15-21 of South Asian ancestry, African American ancestry, and European American or "White" ancestry. This study is looking to better understand ancestry related differences in risks for developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The study involves 2 visits to the CHOP Main Hospital in Philadelphia, and participants will be compensated for their efforts.