Advanced genetic testing for unexplained intellectual disability
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses advanced genetic analysis to find the cause of unexplained severe intellectual disability or developmental disorders. It may help identify a diagnosis and guide care, even when standard genetic tests have been negative.
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Who can take part
- You or your child have severe to profound intellectual disability or a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning developmental delays along with other features.
- Prior genetic testing (like a gene panel or exome) has been done and did not find a cause.
- You and both biological parents can provide blood samples for testing. A skin biopsy (small skin sample) may also be needed from the affected person.
- You and the parents must be able to give informed consent, and parents must be adults.
- You must be covered by a social security or health insurance scheme.
- The condition is not suspected to be caused by an injury, infection, or other acquired factor after birth.
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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