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Background/ObjectivesIn England, children (0–18 years) with severe, complex and atypical osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) are managed by four centres (Birmingham, Bristol, London, Sheffield) in a ‘Highly Specialised Service’ (HSS OI); affected children with a genetic origin for their disease that is not in COL1A1 or COL1A2 form the majority of the ‘atypical’ group, which has set criteria for entry into the service. We have used the data from the service to assess the range and frequency of non-collagen pathogenic variants resulting in OI in a single country.MethodsChildren with atypical OI were identified through the HSS OI service database. All genetic testing for children with OI in the service were undertaken at the Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service. Variant data were extracted and matched to individual patients. This study was done as part of a service evaluation project registered with the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Clinical Governance Department.ResultsOne hundred of 337 children in the HSS met the ‘atypical’ criteria. Eighty have had genetic testing undertaken; 72 had genetic changes detected, 67 in 13 genes known to be causative for OI. The most frequently affected genes were IFITM5 (22), P3H1 (12), SERPINF1 (8) and BMP1 (6).ConclusionAmong children with more severe forms of OI (approximately one-third of all children with OI), around 20% have pathogenic variants in non-collagen genes. IFITM5 was the most commonly affected gene, followed by genes within the P3H1 complex. These data provide additional information regarding the likelihood of different genetic origins of the disease in children with OI, which may influence clinical care.

This study was undertaken to collect baseline growth parameters in children with achondroplasia who might enroll in interventional trials of vosoritide, and to establish a historical control.In this prospective, observational study, participants (≤17 years) underwent a detailed medical history and physical examination and were followed every 3 months until they finished participating in the study by enrolling in an interventional trial or withdrawing.A total of 363 children were enrolled (28 centers, 8 countries). Mean (SD) follow up was 20.4 (15.0) months. In participants1 year, mean annualized growth velocity (AGV) was 11.6 cm/year for girls and 14.6 cm/year for boys. By age 1 year, mean AGV decreased to 7.4 cm/year in girls and 7.1 cm/year in boys. By age 10 years, mean AGV decreased to 3.6 cm/year for both sexes. Mean height z-score in participants1 year was -2.5 for girls and -3.2 for boys and decreased up to the age 5 years (-5.3 for girls; -4.6 for boys). Girls and boys had a disproportionate upper-to-lower body segment ratio. Mean ratio was highest in participants aged1 year (2.9 for girls; 2.8 for boys) and decreased gradually to approximately 2 in both sexes from 4 years of age onward.This study represents one of the largest datasets of prospectively collected medical and longitudinal growth data in children with achondroplasia. It serves as a robust historical control to measure therapeutic interventions against and to further delineate the natural history of this condition.

Author(s): Savarirayan, Ravi; Tofts, Louise; Irving, Melita; Wilcox, William R; Bacino, Carlos A; Hoover-Fong, Julie; Font, Rosendo Ullot; Harmatz, Paul; Rutsch, Frank; Bober, Michael B; Polgreen, Lynda E; Ginebreda, Ignacio; Mohnike, Klaus; Charrow, Joel; Hoernschemeyer, Daniel; Ozono, Keiichi; Alanay, Yasemin; Arundel, Paul; Kotani, Yumiko; Yasui, Natsuo; White, Klane K; Saal, Howard M; Leiva-Gea, Antonio; Luna-Gonzalez, Felipe; Mochizuki, Hiroshi; Basel, Donald; Porco, Dania M; Jayaram, Kala; Fisheleva, Elena; Huntsman-Labed, Alice; Day, Jonathan RS | Abstract: PurposeAchondroplasia is caused by pathogenic variants in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene that lead to impaired endochondral ossification. Vosoritide, an analog of C-type natriuretic peptide, stimulates endochondral bone growth and is in development for the treatment of achondroplasia. This phase 3 extension study was conducted to document the efficacy and safety of continuous, daily vosoritide treatment in children with achondroplasia, and the two-year results are reported.MethodsAfter completing at least six months of a baseline observational growth study, and 52 weeks in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, participants were eligible to continue treatment in an open-label extension study, where all participants received vosoritide at a dose of 15.0 μg/kg/day.ResultsIn children randomized to vosoritide, annualized growth velocity increased from 4.26 cm/year at baseline to 5.39 cm/year at 52 weeks and 5.52 cm/year at week 104. In children who crossed over from placebo to vosoritide in the extension study, annualized growth velocity increased from 3.81 cm/year at week 52 to 5.43 cm/year at week 104. No new adverse effects of vosoritide were detected.ConclusionVosoritide treatment has safe and persistent growth-promoting effects in children with achondroplasia treated daily for two years.

Objectives Nutritional rickets may be a preventable cause of craniosynostosis. This potential association is under-recognised. A late diagnosis of craniosynostosis may result in reduced brain growth, raised intracranial pressure and long-term psychosocial problems. Case presentation We present four cases of craniosynostosis associated with nutritional rickets. Those who had delayed presentation underwent emergency craniotomy. Conclusions Treatment of nutritional rickets and early identification of craniosynostosis can reduce morbidity in these children.

Background Achondroplasia (ACH) is the most common short-limbed skeletal dysplasia, affecting between 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 30,000 live births. Children and adults with ACH have disproportionate short stature and are at risk for several significant co-morbidities, including obstructive sleep apnea, chronic otitis media with conductive hearing loss, and spinal stenosis. Obesity is a health problem in ACH and aggravates breathing difficulties (i.e. sleep apnea), back and joint pain, and reduced mobility. Individuals with ACH are predisposed to abdominal obesity, although the cause is not completely understood. The metabolic effect of visceral obesity does not suggest an association with the development of a diabetic profile. The objective of this study is to evaluate body mass index (BMI) and metabolic parameters in children with ACH participating in the PROPEL study, a prospective, non-interventional study designed to examine baseline growth parameters and health status in children being assessed for potential enrollment into interventional studies with infigratinib, an oral FGFR1–3 inhibitor in development for ACH. Methods Data were analyzed from 86 children (mean age 6.1±2.5 years; female n=52) enrolled in PROPEL. BMI was calculated at enrollment and compared with sex- and age-specific BMI curves for children with ACH in the United States. Cholesterol, triglycerides, and hemoglobin A1c were measured centrally in a subset of children. Results BMI (mean±SD) was 21.2±2.2 in females (range 16.8–26.2) and 20.5±1.6 in males (range 17.9–24.6), with 8/52 girls (15%) and 1/34 boys (2.9%) presenting BMI above the 95% of the sex- and age-specific BMI curves for ACH. The mean±SD for cholesterol and triglycerides measured in a subset of 43 children were 4.2±0.7 mmol/L (normal range [NR] 2.59–4.66) and 0.9±0.5 mmol/L (NR 0.56–1.36), respectively. Cholesterol was elevated in 9/43 children (20.9%), while triglycerides were high in 8/43 (18.7%). Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) was measured in 28 children and had a mean±SD of 0.052±0.002 (NR Hb fraction 0.04–0.06). Although all values were within normal ranges, 19/28 (68%) of children had values above the mean for laboratory reference values. Conclusion Results from this work illustrate the importance of using BMI tables developed for children with ACH when providing guidance on weight management. Furthermore, our findings suggest that, in this cohort, average cholesterol and HbA1c levels, although normal, are above the mean for the reference population; this highlights the importance of a healthy diet, weight management and regular physical activity starting at young age. Additional studies are needed to understand the relationship between BMI and body composition in individuals with short stature and to further investigate the clinical relevance of these findings given that no association between increased BMI and metabolic syndrome has been described in adults with ACH. Presentation: Saturday, June 11, 2022 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Background Vosoritide increases annualized growth velocity (AGV) in children with achondroplasia aged 5 to 18 years. This global, phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the safety and efficacy of vosoritide on growth in children with achondroplasia aged 3 months to Methods This study compared once-daily subcutaneous administration of vosoritide, at doses of 15 or 30 μg/kg of body weight, with placebo. Eligible patients had participated, for up to 6 months, in an observational growth study to calculate their baseline AGV. The primary objective was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of vosoritide in children with achondroplasia. The primary efficacy evaluation was the change from baseline in height Z-score versus placebo at week 52 using an ANCOVA model. Secondary efficacy analyses included change from baseline in AGV and upper-to-lower body segment ratio versus placebo at Week 52 using an ANCOVA model. Results A total of 75 patients were enrolled, with 11 sentinel subjects who received vosoritide to establish PK and safety. A further 32 were randomized to receive vosoritide and 32 to receive placebo. A total of 73 patients completed the 52-week trial. All patients reported at least one adverse event. Four serious adverse events occurred with vosoritide and 8 with placebo, none were treatment-related. Two participants discontinued, one on vosoritide with pre-existing respiratory morbidity who had a fatal respiratory arrest and one on placebo who withdrew consent. In the full analysis population, vosoritide (n=43) compared to placebo (n=32), increased height Z-score by 0.30 SD (95% CI 0. 07, 0.54); increased AGV by 0.92cm/year (95% CI 0.24, 1.59); and did not worsen upper-to-lower body segment ratio which changed by -0. 06 (95% CI -0.15, 0. 03). Conclusions Daily, subcutaneous administration of vosoritide to young children with achondroplasia was safe and resulted in increases in height Z-score and AGV. (Funded by BioMarin; ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03583697) Presentation: Monday, June 13, 2022 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Bone health in children with osteogenesis imperfecta is monitored using radiographs and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, which have limitations. High-resolution peripheral quantitative CT can non-invasively derive bone microarchitectural data. Children with severe osteogenesis imperfecta have fragile deformed bones, and positioning for this scan can be difficult. We assessed the feasibility of high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT in nine children aged 9–15 years with osteogenesis imperfecta and compared results with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and with healthy controls. All nine recruited children were successfully scanned and showed no preference for either modality. It therefore appears feasible to perform high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT in children with osteogenesis imperfecta aged 9 years and older. Future studies should focus on understanding the clinical implications of the technology in this patient cohort.

Objectives\ud \ud Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a heterogeneous condition mainly characterised by bone fragility; extra-skeletal features in OI include blue sclerae, dentinogenesis imperfecta, skin laxity and joint hyper-extensibility. Most patients with OI are thought to have a low bone mass but contrary to expectations there are certain forms of OI with high bone mass which this study explores in further detail.\ud \ud \ud \ud Method\ud \ud A cohort of n = 6 individuals with pathogenic variants in BMP1 and the C-propeptide cleavage variants in COL1A1 were included in this study. Detailed clinical and radiological phenotyping was done and correlated with genotype to identify patterns of clinical presentation and fracture history in this cohort of patients. This data was compared to previously reported literature in this group.\ud \ud \ud \ud Results\ud \ud 2 patients with BMP1 and 4 patients with pathogenic variants in C-propeptide region in COL1A1 were deep-phenotyped as part of this study and 1 patient with C-propeptide variant in COL1A1, showed low bone mineral density. In those with an elevated bone mineral density, this became even more apparent on bisphosphonate therapy. Patients in this cohort had variable clinical presentation ranging from antenatal presentation to more of an insidious course resulting in later confirmation of genetic diagnosis up to 19 years of age.\ud \ud \ud \ud Conclusions\ud \ud Patients with pathogenic variants in the C-propeptide region of COL1A1/A2 and BMP1 appear to have a high bone mass phenotype with increased sensitivity to bisphosphonate therapy. It is important to closely monitor patients with these genotypes to assess their response to therapy and tailor their treatment regime accordingly.

Background Achondroplasia is the most common skeletal dysplasia. A significant complication is foramen magnum stenosis. When severe, compression of the spinal cord may result in sleep apnea, sudden respiratory arrest and death. To avoid complications, surgical decompression of the craniocervical junction is offered in at-risk cases. However, practice varies among centres. To standardize magnetic resonance (MR) reporting, the achondroplasia foramen magnum score was recently developed. The reliability of the score has not been assessed. Objective To assess the interobserver reliability of the achondroplasia foramen magnum score. Materials and methods Base of skull imaging of children with achondroplasia under the care of Sheffield Children’s Hospital was retrospectively and independently reviewed by four observers using the achondroplasia foramen magnum score. Two-way random-effects intraclass coefficient (ICC) was used to assess inter- and intra-observer reliability. Results Forty-nine eligible cases and five controls were included. Of these, 10 were scored normal, 17 had a median score of 1 (mild narrowing), 11 had a median score of 2 (effacement of cerebral spinal fluid), 10 had a score of 3 (compression of cord) and 6 had a median score of 4 (cord myelopathic change). Interobserver ICC was 0.72 (95% confidence interval = 0.62–0.81). Intra-observer ICC ranged from 0.60 to 0.86. Reasons for reader disagreement included flow void artefact, subtle T2 cord signal and myelopathic T2 cord change disproportionate to canal narrowing. Conclusion The achondroplasia foramen magnum score has good interobserver reliability. Imaging features leading to interobserver disagreement have been identified. Further research is required to prospectively validate the score against clinical outcomes.

Background Achondroplasia (ACH) is the most common short-limbed skeletal dysplasia, affecting between 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 30,000 live births. People with ACH are at risk for several significant co-morbidities, including foramen magnum stenosis, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic otitis media with conductive hearing loss, spinal stenosis, and a propensity towards obesity. PROPEL is a prospective, non-interventional study designed to examine baseline growth parameters and health status in children being assessed for potential enrollment into interventional studies with infigratinib, an oral FGFR1–3 inhibitor in development as a therapeutic option for ACH. Here we describe the medical complications reported as medical history in the PROPEL study. Methods Children with ACH between the ages of 2.5 and 10 years are eligible for enrollment in PROPEL and are evaluated at screening/baseline, month 3, month 6, and every 6 months thereafter. Medical history collected at screening/baseline is summarized using system organ class and preferred terms. Results A total of 86 children with ACH (60% female, mean±SD age 6.1±2.5 years) have been enrolled to date at 19 sites in Europe, Australia and North America. Fifty-eight children had undergone surgical and medical procedures with a mean of 2.9 procedures per child (1–11 surgeries/subject). The most common procedures were pressure-equalizing ear tube insertion, adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy. Twenty-one (24%) children had undergone at least 1 surgery (1–5 surgeries/child) for spine or cranial decompression. History of infections and respiratory disorders were reported in 46 (53%) and 40 (47%) children, respectively, the most common being ear infections and obstructive sleep apnea. Musculoskeletal disorders were described in 33 (38%) children, with kyphosis being the most common. Hydrocephalus was reported in 2 children, while 4 had ventriculomegaly without intracranial hypertension. Congenital cardiovascular abnormalities were found in 4 children, 2 of whom presented with patent ductus arteriosus and 2 had patent foramen ovale. A comprehensive summary of medical histories will be presented at the conference. Conclusions The PROPEL study has a planned total enrollment of 200 children and seeks to contribute to the deeper understanding of the natural history of ACH. Data described here highlight the significant complications and high number of interventions that children with ACH undergo throughout infancy and childhood. This stresses the importance of expert management of this complex condition. Presentation: Monday, June 13, 2022 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2022 1:05 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.

Background Achondroplasia (ACH), the most common non-lethal form of skeletal dysplasia, is characterized by defective endochondral ossification resulting from gain-of-function mutations in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene, a negative regulator of endochondral bone formation. Infigratinib, a selective, orally bioavailable FGFR1–3 tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been shown to reverse established growth arrest in chondrocytes and improve foramen magnum and long bone length in Fgfr3Y367C/+ mice. Infigratinib is being investigated for the treatment of ACH in the PROPEL program of three clinical trials: 1) PROPEL, designed to collect information on the natural history of ACH; 2) PROPEL2, designed to obtain preliminary evidence of efficacy and safety and to identify the dose of infigratinib to investigate further; 3) PROPEL OLE, which is designed to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of infigratinib in children with ACH. Methods PROPEL (NCT04035811) is a non-interventional clinical assessment study designed to characterize the natural history of up to 200 children aged 2.5–10 years with ACH over a 6−24-month period. The primary objective is to collect baseline height velocity measurements in children who may participate in an interventional study with infigratinib. The primary endpoint is the annualized growth velocity (AGV). Further objectives are to collect other baseline growth measurements, evaluate exploratory biomarker indicators of growth, and assess ACH-related medical events reported as medical history, or non-treatment adverse events (AEs). PROPEL2 (NCT04265651) is a phase 2, open-label study of infigratinib in children aged 3−11 years with ACH who completed ≥6 months observation in PROPEL. PROPEL2 includes dose-escalation with an extended dose-finding treatment phase (n≈40), a pharmacokinetics sub-study (n≈18), followed by a dose-expansion phase (n≈20) in which children receive infigratinib for 12 months to confirm the selected dose and provide evidence of efficacy. Primary endpoints are treatment-emergent AEs, change from baseline in AGV, and infigratinib pharmacokinetics. Secondary endpoints include safety/tolerability of infigratinib and changes from baseline in anthropometric parameters, including body proportions. Exploratory outcomes include changes in QoL and other parameters of disease burden. PROPEL OLE (NCT05145010) is a phase 2, open-label extension study in up to 230 children who completed an interventional study with infigratinib and, potentially, in ≤50 who are infigratinib-naive. The primary objectives are to evaluate safety, tolerability, and efficacy of long-term daily doses of infigratinib. Secondary objectives include evaluation of changes in other indicators of growth and development, and evaluation of QoL and disease burden. Children will receive infigratinib until they reach final/near final height. Summary PROPEL, PROPEL2, and PROPEL OLE are currently ongoing. Together, these studies are intended to provide key evidence on the safety and efficacy of oral infigratinib in children with ACH and will inform the design of future studies in this setting. Presentation: Saturday, June 11, 2022 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

BackgroundSecreted protein, acidic, cysteine rich (SPARC)-related osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also referred to as OI type XVII, was first described in 2015, since then there has been only one further report of this form of OI. SPARC is located on chromosome 5 between bands q31 and q33. The encoded protein is necessary for calcification of the collagen in bone, synthesis of extracellular matrix and the promotion of changes to cell shape.MethodsWe describe a further two patients with previously unreported homozygous SPARC variants with OI: one splice site; one nonsense pathogenic variant. We present detailed information on the clinical and radiological phenotype and correlate this with their genotype. There are only two previous reports by Mendozo-Londono et al and Hayat et al with clinical descriptions of patients with SPARC variants.ResultsFrom the data we have obtained, common clinical features in individuals with OI type XVII caused by SPARC variants include scoliosis (5/5), vertebral compression fractures (5/5), multiple long bone fractures (5/5) and delayed motor development (3/3). Interestingly, 2/4 patients also had abnormal brain MRI, including high subcortical white matter changes, abnormal fluid-attenuated inversion in the para-atrial white matter and a large spinal canal from T10 to L1. Of significance, both patients reported here presented with significant neuromuscular weakness prompting early workup.ConclusionCommon phenotypic expressions include delayed motor development with neuromuscular weakness, scoliosis and multiple fractures. The data presented here broaden the phenotypic spectrum establishing similar patterns of neuromuscular presentation with a presumed diagnosis of ‘myopathy’.

Secreted protein, acidic, cysteine rich (We describe a further two patients with previously unreported homozygousFrom the data we have obtained, common clinical features in individuals with OI type XVII caused byCommon phenotypic expressions include delayed motor development with neuromuscular weakness, scoliosis and multiple fractures. The data presented here broaden the phenotypic spectrum establishing similar patterns of neuromuscular presentation with a presumed diagnosis of 'myopathy'.

Objectives: Vosoritide is a potent stimulator of endochondral bone growth and is in development for the treatment of achondroplasia, the most common form of disproportionate short stature. We previously reported on a 52-week, phase 3, pivotal study that demonstrated a highly statistically significant improvement in annualized growth velocity (AGV) when vosoritide was compared to placebo in children with achondroplasia aged 5-18 years (Savarirayan et al, Lancet, 2020). This is an analysis of data after an additional 52 weeks of treatment in the ongoing phase 3 extension study. Methods: After completion of the phase 3 placebo-controlled study, 119 children were enrolled into the extension study, where they all receive open label 15 μg/kg/day vosoritide. AGV, height Z-score and body proportion ratio were analyzed to assess efficacy of vosoritide in children who were treated with vosoritide for up to 2 years. Fifty-eight continued treatment with vosoritide and 61 switched from placebo to vosoritide. Two participants on continuous vosoritide treatment discontinued before the Week 52 timepoint. Four participants on continuous vosoritide treatment and 7 participants who switched from placebo to vosoritide missed the Week 52 assessment due to Covid-19. Results: In children randomized to receive daily vosoritide, baseline mean (SD) AGV was 4.26 (1.53) cm/year. After the first 52 weeks of treatment, mean (SD) AGV was 5.67 (0.98) cm/year. Mean (SD) AGV over the second year was 5.57 (1.10) cm/year. Mean (SD) change from baseline in height Z-score improved by +0.24 (0.31) at Week 52 in the pivotal study and +0.45 (0.56) at Week 52 in the extension study. Mean (SD) upper-to-lower body segment ratio improved with a change from baseline of -0.03 (0.11) at Week 52 in the pivotal study and -0.09 (0.11) at Week 52 in the extension study. In children who switched from placebo to vosoritide after 52 weeks, baseline AGV was 4.06 (1.20) cm/year and 3.94 (1.07) cm/year after 52 weeks on placebo. In the second year, after receiving 52 weeks of vosoritide, mean AGV was 5.65 (1.47) cm/year, the mean (SD) change in height Z-score was +0.24 (0.34), and the change in upper-to-lower body segment ratio was -0.03 (0.08). No new adverse events associated with vosoritide treatment were detected with up to 2 years of continuous daily, subcutaneous treatment. Most adverse events were mild and no serious adverse events were attributed to vosoritide. The most common adverse event remains mild and transient injection site reactions. Conclusions: The effect of vosoritide administration on growth as measured through AGV and height Z-score was maintained for up to 2-years in children with achondroplasia aged 5 to 18 years, with an improvement of body proportions.

Background: Achondroplasia is a disorder caused by specific mutations in the gene encoding the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) protein. Open-label, phase 2 trials in children with achondroplasia showed that administration of vosoritide, an analogue of C-natriuretic peptide, resulted in sustained increases in annualized growth velocity. Methods: This international, randomized, double-blind, phase 3 trial compared once-daily subcutaneous administration of vosoritide, at a dose of 15 μg per kg of body weight, with placebo in children with achondroplasia aged 5 to

BACKGROUND: There are no effective therapies for achondroplasia. An open-label study suggested that vosoritide administration might increase growth velocity in children with achondroplasia. This phase 3 trial was designed to further assess these preliminary findings. METHODS: This randomised, double-blind, phase 3, placebo-controlled, multicentre trial compared once-daily subcutaneous administration of vosoritide with placebo in children with achondroplasia. The trial was done in hospitals at 24 sites in seven countries (Australia, Germany, Japan, Spain, Turkey, the USA, and the UK). Eligible patients had a clinical diagnosis of achondroplasia, were ambulatory, had participated for 6 months in a baseline growth study and were aged 5 to less than 18 years at enrolment. Randomisation was done by means of a voice or web-response system, stratified according to sex and Tanner stage. Participants, investigators, and trial sponsor were masked to group assignment. Participants received either vosoritide 15·0 µg/kg or placebo, as allocated, for the duration of the 52-week treatment period administered by daily subcutaneous injections in their homes by trained caregivers. The primary endpoint was change from baseline in mean annualised growth velocity at 52 weeks in treated patients as compared with controls. All randomly assigned patients were included in the efficacy analyses (n=121). All patients who received one dose of vosoritide or placebo (n=121) were included in the safety analyses. The trial is complete and is registered, with EudraCT, number, 2015-003836-11. FINDINGS: All participants were recruited from Dec 12, 2016, to Nov 7, 2018, with 60 assigned to receive vosoritide and 61 to receive placebo. Of 124 patients screened for eligibility, 121 patients were randomly assigned, and 119 patients completed the 52-week trial. The adjusted mean difference in annualised growth velocity between patients in the vosoritide group and placebo group was 1·57 cm/year in favour of vosoritide (95% CI [1·22-1·93]; two-sided p

Objectives In the context of a lack of national consensus on the benefits of skull base imaging in children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), this study aims to analyse and correlate the clinical symptoms and radiological images of children with severe OI. Methods A retrospective case notes and image analysis was carried out on children with complex OI between 2012 and 2018 at a specialist tertiary centre. Data were collected on patient demographic factors, clinical data, imaging findings (presence of Wormian bones, platybasia, basilar impression (McGregor’s technique) and basilar invagination (McRae’s technique)), and clinical features at the time of imaging. Results Of the 127 patients in the OI database, 94 were included. A total of 321 radiographs, 21 CT scans and 39 MRI scans were analysed. Average frequency of radiographs was 8 per 10 years. Of the 94 patients, 58 (62%), 10 (11%), 1 (1%) demonstrated platybasia, basilar impression, and basilar invagination, respectively. Of the radiographs analysed, platybasia, basilar impression, basilar invagination, and the presence of Wormian bones, could not be evaluated in 71 (22.3%), 48 (15.2%), 61 (19.5%) and 28 (9.4%) radiographs respectively (due to poor positioning, anatomical abnormalities, and poor image quality). Of the 140 radiographs with platybasia, 17 (12%) also demonstrated basilar impression compared to only 3 (2.9%) out of the 99 without platybasia (p = 0.03). No significant associations were seen between the presence of Wormian bones and basilar impression. Of the 39 MRIs, additional information on CSF flow rate, spinal cord signal and cerebellar morphology was reported in 14 (36%). There was a lack of concordance between MRI and matched radiographs in 7.1% (1/14) and 36% (5/14) for platybasia and basilar impression respectively, with full concordance for basilar invagination. Fewer than 5% had positive clinical symptoms/signs at the time of imaging; 2% (7/321) had macrocephaly, 0.6% (2/321) headache, all other neurological features were absent). Clinical features were not documented in >85% of patients. Conclusion The apparent low prevalence of clinical symptoms and signs and of radiologically identified cranio-cervical abnormalities, suggests that current levels of serial imaging may be excessive. Until larger prospective studies clarify these issues, we suggest a clinical pathway for base of skull imaging which proposes a risk stratification approach to radiographic frequency and suggests parameters for proceeding to MRI.

Context Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is associated with reduced muscle size, dynamic muscle function, and mobility. Objective To assess the effect of whole body vibration (WBV) on bone density and geometry, muscle size and function, mobility, and balance in children with OI. Design Randomized controlled pilot trial. Setting Tertiary pediatric research center. Participants Twenty-four children (5 to 16 years) with OI types 1, 4, and limited mobility [Child Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) score ≥ 0.13] recruited in sex- and pubertal stage-matched pairs. Incident fractures in two boys (WBV arm) led to exclusion of two prepubertal pairs. Intervention Five months of WBV training (3 × 3 minutes twice daily) or regular care. Main Outcome Measures Bone and muscle variables measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (spine, hip, total body) and peripheral quantitative computed tomography (tibia). Mobility assessed by 6-minute walk tests and CHAQ; dynamic muscle function by mechanography. Results All participants had reduced walking distances and muscle function (P < 0.001). Body mass index z score was associated with higher CHAQ scores (ρ + 0.552; P = 0.005) and lower walking and two-leg jumping performance (ρ − 0.405 to −0.654, P < 0.05). The WBV and control groups did not differ in the 5-month changes in bone. Total lean mass increased more in the WBV group [+1119 g (+224 to +1744)] compared with controls [+635 g (−951 to +1006)], P = 0.01, without improving mobility, muscle function, or balance. Conclusions The increase in lean mass without changes in muscle function or bone mass suggests reduced biomechanical responsiveness of the muscle-bone unit in children with OI.

Objectives Hypophosphataemic rickets (HR) is usually secondary to renal phosphate wasting but may occur secondary to reduced intake or absorption of phosphate. We describe a series of cases of HR associated with the use of Neocate®, an amino-acid based formula (AAF). Methods A retrospective review of cases with HR associated with AAF use presenting to centres across the United Kingdom. Results 10 cases were identified, over a 9 month period, all associated with Neocate®use. The age at presentation was 5 months to 3 years. The majority (8/10) were born prematurely. Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) (6/10) was the most frequent indication for AAF use followed by cow’s milk protein intolerance (CMPI) or allergy (CMPA). Radiologically apparent rickets was observed after a median of 8 months (range 3–15 months) of exclusive Neocate®feed. The majority (7/10) were diagnosed on the basis of incidental findings on radiographs: rickets (6/10) or fracture with osteopenia (5/10). All patients had typical biochemical features of HR with low serum phosphate, high alkaline phosphatase, normal serum calcium and 25 hydroxyvitamin D. However, in all cases the tubular reabsorption of phosphate (TRP) was ≥96%. Phosphate supplementation resulted in normalisation of serum phosphate within 1 to 16 weeks, and levels remained normal only after Neocate®cessation. In patients with sufficient follow up duration (4/10), normalisation of phosphate and radiological healing of rickets was noted after 6 months (range: 6–8 months) following discontinuation of Neocate®. Conclusion The presence of a normal TRP and resolution of hypophosphataemia and rickets following discontinuation of Neocate®indicates this is a reversible cause likely mediated by poor phosphate absorption. Healthcare professionals diagnosing and managing GORD and CMPA/CMPI should be familiar with practice guidelines, the association of AAF Neocate®with hypophosphataemia. Close biochemical surveillance is recommended for children on Neocate®, especially in those with gastrointestinal co-morbidities, with consideration of a change in feed or phosphate supplementation in affected children.

Objectives X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare inherited form of osteomalacia characterised by low blood phosphate levels which lead to inadequate mineralization of bone:rickets leading in turn to a spectrum of skeletal abnormalities, physical impairment, weakness, and pain. Burosumab is an anti-FGF23 fully human monoclonal antibody, and the first treatment to target the underlying pathophysiology of XLH. The trials that formed the basis of regulatory approval of burosumab only included patients up to the age of 12 years old and so data are lacking on this important patient population. We report relevant biochemical data on this population for the first three months of burosumab treatment in a real-world setting. Methods An early access program (EAP) for burosumab was made available for children in the United Kingdom with XLH in 12 specialist centres. Inclusion criteria for the EAP included radiographic evidence of disease, XLH confirmed by genetic PHEX mutation, confirmed familial X-linked inheritance mutation or family history. Patients must have also had an unsatisfactory response to best available care and treatment. EAP enrolment was between January and March 2018. A total of 142 applications were received of which 135 were approved with 132 receiving treatment to date.1 Of the 7 declined, 4 failed to meet diagnostic criteria and 3 had insufficient radiological evidence.1 Treatment, including dose, was in accordance with the EMA marketing authorisation. Results Data are available on 41 patients who have completed the initial 12-week burosumab titration period. This includes 7 adolescents (13 years old or over) in whom results are available for the same period. The mean height and weight at week 0 was 147.79 cm (136.6-157.8 cm) and 48.23 kg respectively. The mean dose administered was 0.38 mg/kg at week 0 and 0.92 mg/kg at the end of the initial titration period at week 12. Mean serum phosphorus was 0.59 mmol/L (0.35-0.90 mmol/L) in week 0 rising to 0.92 mmol/L (0.57-1.13 mmol/L) at week 12 representing a 56% increase in serum phosphate levels. Mean serum ALP fell from 456 IU/L (288-554 IU/L) at week 0 to 328.9 IU/L (190-461 IU/L) at week 12, representing a 28% decrease in ALP. To date, no patients have discontinued treatment to date due to adverse events.1Conclusions Early data from treating adolescents with XLH with burosumab in a real-world UK setting demonstrate that key biochemical responses are in line with findings from the clinical study program, which included only children 12 years and younger. This provides reassurance that the improvement in key biochemical parameters is consistent across all ages within its licensed indication. Further long-term evidence is required to confirm that the biochemical response translates to the expected impact on skeletal and non-skeletal outcomes in a clinical setting. References 1. Kyowa Kirin - data on file

Objectives X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare inherited form of osteomalacia characterised by low blood phosphate levels which lead to inadequate mineralization of bone:rickets leading in turn to a spectrum of skeletal abnormalities, physical impairment, weakness, and pain. Burosumab is an anti-FGF23 fully human monoclonal antibody, and the first treatment to target the underlying pathophysiology of XLH. Real world evidence has an important role in validating the findings of clinical research studies; more data on dose regimen and relevant biochemical outcomes outside of the clinical research study environment is required. We report these criteria following the first three months of burosumab treatment in a real-world setting. Methods An early access program (EAP) for burosumab was made available for children in the United Kingdom with XLH in 12 specialist centres. Inclusion criteria for the EAP included radiographic evidence of disease, XLH confirmed by genetic PHEX mutation, confirmed familial X-linked inheritance mutation or family history. Patients must have also had an unsatisfactory response to conventional treatment. EAP enrolment was between January and March 2018. 135 of 142 applications were approved.1 Of the 7 declined, 4 failed to meet diagnostic criteria and 3 had insufficient radiological evidence.1 132 have commenced treatment (dose in accordance with EMA marketing authorisation), of whom 41 have completed the initial 12-week burosumab titration period. Results The mean age enrolled was 7.2 years (range

The increasing use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in children has led to the need for robust reference data for interpretation of scans in daily clinical practice. Such data need to be representative of the population being studied and be "future-proofed" to software and hardware upgrades. The aim was to combine all available pediatric DXA reference data from seven UK centers to create reference curves adjusted for age, sex, ethnicity, and body size to enable clinical application, using in vivo cross-calibration and making data back and forward compatible. Seven UK sites collected data on GE Lunar or Hologic Scanners between 1996 and 2012. Males and females aged 4 to 20 years were recruited (n = 3598). The split by ethnic group was white 2887; South Asian 385; black Afro-Caribbean 286; and mixed heritage 40. Scans of the total body and lumbar spine (L1 to L4 ) were obtained. The European Spine Phantom was used to cross-calibrate the 7 centers and 11 scanners. Reference curves were produced for L1 to L4 bone mineral apparent density (BMAD) and total body less head (TBLH) and L1 to L4 areal bone mineral density (aBMD) for GE Lunar Prodigy and iDXA (sex- and ethnic-specific) and for Hologic (sex-specific). Regression equations for TBLH BMC were produced using stepwise linear regression. Scans of 100 children were randomly selected to test backward and forward compatibility of software versions, up to version 15.0 for GE Lunar and Apex 4.1 for Hologic. For the first time, sex- and ethnic-specific reference curves for lumbar spine BMAD, aBMD, and TBLH aBMD are provided for both GE Lunar and Hologic scanners. These curves will facilitate interpretation of DXA data in children using methods recommended in ISCD guidelines. The databases have been created to allow future updates and analysis when more definitive evidence for the best method of fracture prediction in children is agreed. © 2016 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is an inherited bone fragility disorder most commonly associated with autosomal dominant mutations in the type I collagen genes. Autosomal recessive mutations in a number of genes have also been described, including the BMP1 gene that encodes the mammalian Tolloid (mTLD) and its shorter isoform bone morphogenic protein-1 (BMP1). To date, less than 20 individuals with OI have been identified with BMP1 mutations, with skeletal phenotypes ranging from mild to severe and progressively deforming. In the majority of patients, bone fragility was associated with increased bone mineral density (BMD); however, the full range of phenotypes associated with BMP1 remains unclear. Here, we describe three children with mutations in BMP1 associated with a highly variable phenotype: a sibship homozygous for the c.2188delC mutation that affects only the shorter BMP1 isoform and a further patient who is compound heterozygous for a c.1293C>G nonsense mutation and a c.1148G>A missense mutation in the CUB1 domain. These individuals had recurrent fractures from early childhood, are hypermobile and have no evidence of dentinogenesis imperfecta. The homozygous siblings with OI had normal areal BMD by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry whereas the third patient presented with a high bone mass phenotype. Intravenous bisphosphonate therapy was started in all patients, but discontinued in two patients and reduced in another due to concerns about increasing bone stiffness leading to chalk-stick fractures. Given the association of BMP1-related OI with very high bone material density, concerns remain whether anti-resorptive therapy is indicated in this ultra-rare form of OI.© 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders of bone formation, resulting in low bone mass and an increased propensity to fracture. Over 90% of patients with OI have a mutation in COL1A1/COL1A2, which shows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. In-depth phenotyping and in particular, studies involving manifestations in the skin connective tissue have not previously been undertaken in OI. The aims of the study were to perform histological and ultrastructural examination of skin biopsies in a cohort of patients with OI; to identify common and distinguishing features in order to inform genotype-phenotype correlation; and to identify common and distinguishing features between the different subtypes of OI. As part of the RUDY (Rare Diseases in Bone, Joints and/or Blood Vessels) study, in collaboration with the NIHR Rare Diseases Translational Research Collaboration, we undertook a national study of skin biopsies in patients with OI. We studied the manifestations in the skin connective tissue and undertook in-depth clinical and molecular phenotyping of 16 patients with OI. We recruited 16 patients: analyses have shown that in type 1 collagen mutation positive patients (COL1A1/ COL1A2) (n-4/16) consistent findings included: variable collagen fibril diameter (CFD) and presence of collagen flowers. Histological examination in these patients showed an increase in elastic fibers that are frequently fragmented and clumped. These observations provide evidence that collagen flowers and CFD variability are consistent features in OI due to type 1 collagen defects and reinforce the need for accurate phenotyping in conjunction with genomic analyses.