๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-04

GBE Deficiency (GSD IV and APBD) Natural History Study (NCT02683512)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Duke University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Collection and review of clinical information related to glycogen branching enzyme (GBE) deficiency, diagnosed as Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV (GSD IV) or Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease (APBD generated during clinic visits.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Duke University Medical Center โ€” Durham, North Carolina

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Duke University Medical Center โ€” Durham, North Carolina

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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