Phenotypic and Etiological Characterization of Susac Syndrome
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
SUSAC's Syndrome (SS) is characterized by the clinical triad of encephalopathy, hearing loss, and retinal artery branch occlusions. Since the first description of SS in 1979, hundreds of patients with SS, mostly young women, have been reported. However, comprehensive epidemiological, clinical and etiological features of SS have never been specifically addressed so far.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Patient over 18 years of age
• Patient presenting with at least two of the signs of the clinical triad: encephalopathy, cochlear damage authenticated by an audiogram (uni- or bilateral, predominantly in the middle or low frequencies), retinal artery occlusion assessed by fundoscopy or fluorescein retinal angiography.
Locations
Other Locations
France
Hôpital Bichat
RECRUITING
Paris
Contact Information
Primary
Karim Sacre, MD, PHD
karim.sacre@aphp.fr
+33140258705
Backup
Thomas Papo, MD, PHD
thomas.papo@aphp.fr
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-07-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2045-02-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 180
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris