Summary: Background:~RASopathies are a group of conditions caused by a genetic change. People with a RASopathy may have developmental issues, cognitive disability, poor growth, and birth defects. They may also have an increased risk for developing cancer. Researchers want to learn more.~Objective: To learn more about RASopathies, how genes and environmental factors contribute to cancer development in peopl...
Summary: This is a non-interventional registry of children treated with Norditropin® for short stature due to Noonan Syndrome (NS). This study aims to provide data on long-term growth evolution and safety of Norditropin® as well as Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) data. This registry will include the entirety of children treated with Norditropin® for short stature due to NS over the inclusion period....
Summary: The present study will establish a collection of biological samples from Noonan patients to be used for research purposes only, with due respect for confidentiality.
Summary: Short stature can be caused by a number of genetic etiologies, many of which directly affect the growth plate. The FGFR3/CNP pathway is central to growth of the chondrocyte. The study team hypothesizes that patients with selected genetic causes of short stature that interact with this pathway will benefit from treatment with vosoritide, a CNP analog, a selective NPR-B agonist which directly target...
Summary: The project is targeting cognitive impairment, one of the main health problems of patients with RAS pathway disorders. The aim of this study is to translate findings of animal studies to humans. This has been done by the applicants successfully for Lovastatin in Nf1. This result will be transferred to patients with Noonan Syndrome. lamotrigine is most likely a more effective and promising substanc...
Summary: Introduction Rare complex syndromes Patients with complex genetic syndromes, by definition, have combined medical problems affecting multiple organ systems, and intellectual disability is often part of the syndrome. During childhood, patients with rare genetic syndromes receive multidisciplinary and specialized medical care; they usually receive medical care from 3-4 medical specialists.~Increased...
Summary: The RASopathies are a group of developmental disorders caused by genetic changes in the genes that compose the Ras/mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. New RASopathies are being diagnosed frequently. This pathway is essential in the regulation of the cell cycle and the determination of cell function. Thus, appropriate function of this pathway is critical to normal development. Each syn...
Summary: NOTE: This is a research study and is not meant to be a substitute for clinical genetic testing. Families may never receive results from the study or may receive results many years from the time they enroll. If you are interested in clinical testing please consider seeing a local genetic counselor or other genetics professional. If you have already had clinical genetic testing and meet eligibility...
Summary: This study evaluate the efficacy of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-COA) reductase inhibitors, also known as statins in the treatment of growth and skeletal abnormalities in children with Noonan syndrome. Half of patients will receive simvastatin while the other half will receive a placebo.