Genetics of Epilepsy and Related Disorders
Recruiting · NCT01858285 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Exome and/or whole genome sequencing
What this trial is about
Investigators at Boston Children's Hospital are conducting research in order to better understand the genetic factors which may contribute to epilepsy and related disorders. These findings may help explain the broad spectrum of clinical characteristics and outcomes seen in people with epilepsy.
Who can take part
Age range
No age limits stated
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Eligibility criteria (as published)
inclusion: diagnosis of epilepsy, patient at Boston Children's Hospital exclusion: existing genetic diagnosis or known cause for epilepsy, structural malformation of the brain, not seen at Boston Children's Hospital
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, Massachusetts, United States