Study genes behind rare, genetic-looking illnesses
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study is trying to find the gene or body-process cause of rare diseases (or rare forms of common diseases) when the reason is not yet understood. If you qualify, you may be asked to give genetic and health information that could help doctors diagnose and understand the condition better.
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Who can take part
- Have a suspected rare disease (or a rare type of a common disease) that may be genetic, but the cause is not yet known
- Or be a fetus with developmental differences where the cause is not yet known
- If you are a healthy relative or control, you must be willing to be part of the study for comparison
- Have consent from you (or a parent/guardian/legal representative) to join
- Have national health insurance coverage
- Be able to understand the study well enough to 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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