Genetic testing to guide care for newborn birth defects
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial uses genetic testing to better understand the cause of a newborn’s birth defect and to help doctors choose more personalized treatment. It may help families get clearer answers and more targeted care.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is cared for in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) at one of the study hospitals, or genetic testing/genetic consultation is ordered.
- Your baby has signs that could be due to a genetic condition (for example: one major physical birth defect, or several minor ones, or abnormal lab results, or not improving with usual treatment).
- Your baby has not already had whole exome or whole genome sequencing.
- The care team can safely draw about 1.0 mL (a small amount) of blood for the study.
- You agree to let the genetic results be added to your baby’s medical record and shared with your primary care pediatrician, and you provide consent.
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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