Blood cells and brain development in Williams syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares blood samples from children with Williams syndrome to healthy children to understand how certain brain cells develop differently. Researchers will grow special lab cells from your blood to study this, which may help scientists better understand Williams syndrome in the future.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have a clinical diagnosis of Williams syndrome
- Your child must be able to have a small blood sample safely drawn
- You and your child must be willing to sign consent forms allowing the blood sample to be used for this research
- Your child cannot have a severe infection, serious blood disorder, or other condition making blood collection unsafe
- Your child cannot have recently received special treatments that would change how blood cells work
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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