Identifying Biomarkers & Dysregulated Biological Pathways in Blood and Urine of Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) Patients

The CCHS study is a prospective, open-label, monocentric, interventional study with diagnostic and prognostic objectives, conducted in two phases. The first phase aims to identify biomarkers and dysregulated biological pathways in patients with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) by analyzing blood and urine samples of patients and matched healthy controls collected at multiple timepoints during sleep and wakefulness. In the second phase, these candidate biomarkers and pathways will be validated in a larger cohort of patients and matched healthy controls using targeted assays such as RT-PCR and mass spectrometry-based metabolomic analysis. The primary objective is to uncover molecular signatures that could explain disease mechanisms, while the secondary objective is to explore potential biomarkers and treatment targets that can improve spontaneous breathing and CO₂ responsiveness in CCHS patients. The underlying hypothesis is that multi-omics profiling of blood and urine can reveal actionable insights into the pathophysiology of CCHS and support the development of targeted interventions.