Using advanced DNA sequencing to find causes of neurological diseases
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study uses a new, advanced DNA sequencing method to look for a specific type of genetic change (called 'repeat expansion') that may cause neurological disorders. The goal is to help people who have a neurological condition but whose standard genetic tests did not find the cause.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 6 and 60 years old and able to speak French.
- You must be part of a social security scheme (in France).
- If you have a known 'repeat expansion' (a type of DNA change) in one of the study genes, you can join.
- If you have a neurological disease and regular genetic tests didn't find the cause, you may be able to join.
- You will need to give a blood sample or have DNA already stored, and possibly have a small skin biopsy.
- If you don't have a known cause, you need at least two family members to join the study with you.
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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