Study of LBSL in people with DARS2 mutations
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial is a natural history study, meaning it tracks how LBSL (a genetic condition) affects the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord over time. It may help researchers better understand disease patterns and provide information that could support future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have genetic test results showing a confirmed DARS2 mutation
- You (or your caregiver) can speak and understand English at about an 8th-grade level
- You can participate as a living participant (not a non-viable newborn)
- You are not pregnant
- You are able to consent or a caregiver/you can consent appropriately
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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