Smell and brain pathways in Prader-Willi syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain handles smells in children with Prader-Willi syndrome. By comparing brain images and smell test results, it may help understand the condition better.
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Who can take part
- Your child has a confirmed genetic diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome, and the specific genetic type has been identified.
- Your child is between 5 and 7 years old.
- Your child is already scheduled for a hospital stay at the reference center in Toulouse.
- Your child can have an MRI safely (no metal implants, no allergy to MRI contrast, etc.).
- Your child has no allergy to the smells used in the smell test.
- Your child does not have a cold, sinus infection, or other nasal blockage on the day of the test.
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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