Epigenetic testing for undiagnosed rare diseases
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial uses a special blood test that reads the 'on-off switches' of your genes (epigenetics) to help find a cause for symptoms that standard genetic tests did not explain. If the test finds a relevant change, it might provide a diagnosis and guide your care.
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Who can take part
- You have already had standard genetic testing that did not find a clear cause.
- You have not received a diagnosis from any other genetic test.
- You have not been diagnosed with a specific condition that explains your symptoms.
- You do not have autism or learning disability alone without other symptoms suggestive of a rare syndrome.
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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