Protocol Number: 04-HG-0123
Patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome may be eligible for this study. First-degree relatives will also be enrolled for certain tests and procedures. Candidates are screened with a review of their medical records, laboratory tests, and x-rays. Patients in this study undergo the following tests and procedures: -Medical and family history and physical examination, including body measurements. -Blood tests to evaluation kidney, liver, heart, and hormonal function, and for genetic studies and other research purposes. -Dual emission x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan to measure the amount of total body fat. For this test, the subject lies on a table for scanning with low-dose X-rays. -Computed tomography (in adults) of the abdomen to measure abdominal fat. CT uses a small amount of radiation to obtain images of internal body structures. -Magnetic resonance imaging (in children) of the abdomen to measure abdominal fat. MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to obtain images of internal body structures. -Oral glucose tolerance tests to measure blood glucose and insulin levels. For this test, the patient drinks a glucose (sugar) solution. Blood samples are drawn through an IV catheter before the test begins and at 1, 2, and 3 hours after drinking the solution. -Complete eye examination to look for retinal changes and to assess vision, and, if medically needed, an examination of the ear, nose, and throat to check for hearing and breathing abnormalities. -Tests of learning ability in patients over 5 years of age. For younger patients, a parent is asked about the child's development. -Ultrasound study of the ovaries and uterus in females and of the testes in males. -Photographs of the face, hands, feet, body, and genitalia, if the patient agrees. -Meeting with investigators and a genetic counselor for review of test findings when the studies are completed. Relatives of patients have a complete medical and family history and physical examination. Blood is drawn for assessment of kidney, liver, heart, and hormonal function and for genetic study and other research purposes. Relatives over 5 years of age may have tests of learning ability and cognition. For younger patients, a parent is asked about the child's development. Relatives meet with investigators and a genetic counselor for review of test findings when the studies are completed.
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