Protocol Details
Clinical and Molecular Manifestations of Inherited Neurological Disorders
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Summary
Number | 00-N-0043 |
Sponsoring Institute | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |
Recruitment Detail | Type: Participants currently recruited/enrolled
Gender: Male & Female
Min Age: 2 Years
Max Age: 120 Years |
Referral Letter Required | No |
Population Exclusion(s) | None |
Keywords | Myopathy;
Muscular Dystrophy;
Motor Neuron Disease |
Recruitment Keyword(s) | None |
Condition(s) | Motor Neuron Disease;
Muscular Disease;
Muscular Dystrophy;
Peripheral Nervous System Disease |
Investigational Drug(s) | None |
Investigational Device(s) | None |
Intervention(s) | None |
Supporting Site | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
This study is designed to learn more about the natural history of inherited neurological disorders and the role of heredity in their development. It will examine the genetics, symptoms, disease progression, treatment, and psychological and behavioral impact of diseases in the following categories: hereditary peripheral neuropathies; hereditary myopathies; muscular dystrophies; hereditary motor neuron disorders; mitochondrial myopathies; hereditary neurocognitive disorders; inherited neurological disorders without known diagnosis; and others. Many of these diseases, which affect the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves, are rare and poorly understood.
Children and adults of all ages with various inherited neurological disorders may be eligible for this study. Participants will undergo a detailed medical and family history, and a family tree will be drawn. They will also have a physical and neurological examination that may include blood test and urine tests, an EEG (brain wave recordings), psychological tests, and speech and language and rehabilitation evaluations. A blood sample or skin biopsy may be taken for genetic testing. Depending on the individual patient s symptoms, imaging tests such as X-rays, CT or MRI scans and muscle and nerve testing may also be done.
Information from this study may provide a better understanding of the genetic underpinnings of these disorders, contributing to improved diagnosis, treatment, and genetic counseling, and perhaps leading to additional studies in these areas.
Eligibility
Participants include those with inherited neurological conditions based on the training and research needs of the Neurogenetics Branch program. There is no logical limit; however the total number of participants that can be enrolled in the protocol will be restricted. No more than 3,500 participants with either diagnosed or undiagnosed neurological conditions and their unaffected relatives will be enrolled in this evaluation and diagnostic protocol.
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Participants will be eligible if they:
-Have either a known or suspected, inherited neurological disease, OR are an unaffected relative (first-, second-, third, or higher degree relative) of a participant with a genetic neurological disease.
-Have the ability to understand and sign an informed consent or have a parent/legal guardian to do so if they are minor children or a legal guardian to provide consent for adults without consent capacity.
-Aged 2 years and above.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Participants will not be eligible if they:
-Have a systemic disease that compromises the ability to provide adequate neurologic examination or diagnosis.An example of this would be a contagious disease that would compromise our ability to do an adequate neurological exam.
Citations:
Not Provided
Contacts:
Clinical Trials Number:
NCT00004568Protocol Details
Clinical and Molecular Manifestations of Inherited Neurological Disorders
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Summary
Number | 00-N-0043 |
Sponsoring Institute | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |
Recruitment Detail | Type: Participants currently recruited/enrolled
Gender: Male & Female
Min Age: 2 Years
Max Age: 120 Years |
Referral Letter Required | No |
Population Exclusion(s) | None |
Keywords | Myopathy;
Muscular Dystrophy;
Motor Neuron Disease |
Recruitment Keyword(s) | None |
Condition(s) | Motor Neuron Disease;
Muscular Disease;
Muscular Dystrophy;
Peripheral Nervous System Disease |
Investigational Drug(s) | None |
Investigational Device(s) | None |
Intervention(s) | None |
Supporting Site | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
This study is designed to learn more about the natural history of inherited neurological disorders and the role of heredity in their development. It will examine the genetics, symptoms, disease progression, treatment, and psychological and behavioral impact of diseases in the following categories: hereditary peripheral neuropathies; hereditary myopathies; muscular dystrophies; hereditary motor neuron disorders; mitochondrial myopathies; hereditary neurocognitive disorders; inherited neurological disorders without known diagnosis; and others. Many of these diseases, which affect the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves, are rare and poorly understood.
Children and adults of all ages with various inherited neurological disorders may be eligible for this study. Participants will undergo a detailed medical and family history, and a family tree will be drawn. They will also have a physical and neurological examination that may include blood test and urine tests, an EEG (brain wave recordings), psychological tests, and speech and language and rehabilitation evaluations. A blood sample or skin biopsy may be taken for genetic testing. Depending on the individual patient s symptoms, imaging tests such as X-rays, CT or MRI scans and muscle and nerve testing may also be done.
Information from this study may provide a better understanding of the genetic underpinnings of these disorders, contributing to improved diagnosis, treatment, and genetic counseling, and perhaps leading to additional studies in these areas.
Eligibility
Participants include those with inherited neurological conditions based on the training and research needs of the Neurogenetics Branch program. There is no logical limit; however the total number of participants that can be enrolled in the protocol will be restricted. No more than 3,500 participants with either diagnosed or undiagnosed neurological conditions and their unaffected relatives will be enrolled in this evaluation and diagnostic protocol.
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Participants will be eligible if they:
-Have either a known or suspected, inherited neurological disease, OR are an unaffected relative (first-, second-, third, or higher degree relative) of a participant with a genetic neurological disease.
-Have the ability to understand and sign an informed consent or have a parent/legal guardian to do so if they are minor children or a legal guardian to provide consent for adults without consent capacity.
-Aged 2 years and above.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Participants will not be eligible if they:
-Have a systemic disease that compromises the ability to provide adequate neurologic examination or diagnosis.An example of this would be a contagious disease that would compromise our ability to do an adequate neurological exam.
Citations:
Not Provided
Contacts:
Clinical Trials Number:
NCT00004568