Genetic testing study to find causes of rare disorders
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses genome (DNA) sequencing to look for the genetic cause of rare disorders, especially when the cause is unknown. It may help some families better understand what is driving the condition, using genetic information from the affected person and often their parents.
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Who can take part
- You or the affected person is older than 4 weeks
- The person has a rare genetic or developmental disorder being studied
- If the affected person is a minor or cannot make decisions, a legal parent/guardian must be able to consent
- If the affected person is an adult who is decisionally impaired, legal guardianship must be already established and documented
- You must not be pregnant, unless the study’s rare non-viable pregnancy exception applies
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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