Serotonin levels in children with albinism
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Eyes & vision, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This study measures blood serotonin levels in children with albinism compared to children without the condition. It aims to learn if serotonin plays a role in albinism, which could help future treatments.
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Who can take part
- For children with albinism: ages 2 to 17 years old.
- For children with albinism: being seen at the MAGEC-Necker reference center.
- For children without albinism (controls): ages 2 to 17 years old and having a blood test at Necker hospital.
- For controls: normal results from routine blood tests (CBC and CRP).
- For controls: parent or guardian does not object after receiving study information.
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