The effects of etidronate on brain calcifications in Fahr’s disease or syndrome: rationale and design of the randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind CALCIFADE trial

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Snijders Birgitta MGORCID,Mathijssen Gini,Peters Mike JL,Emmelot-Vonk Marielle H,de Jong Pim A,Bakker Susan,Crommelin Heleen A,Ruigrok Ynte M,Brilstra Eva H,Schepers Vera PM,Spiering Wilko,van Valen Evelien,Koek Huiberdina L

Abstract

Abstract Background Fahr’s disease and syndrome are rare disorders leading to calcification of the small arteries in the basal ganglia of the brain, resulting in a wide range of symptoms comprising cognitive decline, movement disorders and neuropsychiatric symptoms. No disease-modifying therapies are available. Studies have shown the potential of treatment of ectopic vascular calcifications with bisphosphonates. This paper describes the rationale and design of the CALCIFADE trial which evaluates the effects of etidronate in patients with Fahr’s disease or syndrome. Methods The CALCIFADE trial is a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial which evaluates the effects of etidronate 20 mg/kg during 12 months follow-up in patients aged ≥ 18 years with Fahr’s disease or syndrome. Etidronate and placebo will be administered in capsules daily for two weeks on followed by ten weeks off. The study will be conducted at the outpatient clinic of the University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands. The primary endpoint is the change in cognitive functioning after 12 months of treatment. Secondary endpoints are the change in mobility, neuropsychiatric symptoms, volume of brain calcifications, dependence in activities of daily living, and quality of life. Results Patient recruitment started in April 2023. Results are expected in 2026 and will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals as well as presentations at national and international conferences. Conclusions Fahr’s disease and syndrome are slowly progressive disorders with a negative impact on a variety of health outcomes. Etidronate might be a new promising treatment for patients with Fahr’s disease or syndrome. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05662111. Registered 22 December 2022, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01585402.

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Hersenstichting

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Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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