New genetic testing for severe developmental disorders
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses advanced genetic tests to find the cause of severe intellectual disability or related developmental disorders when standard tests found nothing. If you or your child qualify, the study may provide a clearer diagnosis and help guide care.
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Who can take part
- You or your child have severe to profound intellectual disability or a related developmental disorder with no known genetic cause.
- Previous standard genetic testing (called whole genome sequencing) did not find the cause.
- You and both biological parents can provide blood samples; a small skin sample may also be needed from the affected person.
- You must be covered by a health insurance plan (like social security) and give informed consent.
- Parents must be adults and able to consent; the affected person must not have had a bone marrow transplant.
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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