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Children's Hospital Boston Muscular Dystrophy Association |
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Information provided by: | Children's Hospital Boston |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00272883 |
In the Congenital Myopathy Research Program at Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, the researchers are studying the congenital myopathies (neuromuscular diseases present from birth), including centronuclear/myotubular myopathy, congenital fiber type disproportion, multiminicore disease, nemaline myopathy, and undefined congenital myopathies. The primary goal of the research is to better understand the genes and proteins (gene products) involved in muscle functioning and disease. The researchers hope that our studies will allow for improved diagnosis and treatment of individuals with congenital myopathies in the future.
Condition |
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Centronuclear Myopathy Congenital Fiber Type Disproportion Multiminicore Disease Myotubular Myopathy Nemaline Myopathy Rigid Spine Muscular Dystrophy Undefined Congenital Myopathy |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Case-Only |
Official Title: | Molecular Analysis of Neuromuscular Disease |
The primary biospecimens retained are blood, saliva and muscle tissue samples. Other specimens are retained on a case-by-case basis.
Estimated Enrollment: | 2000 |
Study Start Date: | August 2003 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | January 2050 |
The Congenital Myopathy Research Program consists of a group of scientists and healthcare providers all working to better understand the congenital myopathies. We are taking two approaches to reach our research goals. The first involves identifying and describing new genes and proteins involved in the skeletal muscles that allow our bodies to move. Simultaneously, studies are underway to identify genetic changes (mutations) that cause human neuromuscular disease. Thus, our second approach is to identify mutations, learn how they are inherited in families, and understand how they lead to weakness in individuals with neuromuscular disease. These approaches allow correlation of our basic muscle biology findings with our studies on muscle tissue of affected individuals.
Our research would not be possible without the generous participation of individuals and families with congenital myopathies. Participation in our studies is free of charge. Travel to Boston is not required, and we welcome the participation of individuals from around the world.
We appreciate the participation of all individuals with a congenital myopathy, as well as their first-degree relatives. Participants with a congenital myopathy are asked to donate medical records, a blood or saliva sample, and a muscle tissue sample (if available). Participating relatives are asked to donate a blood sample. The blood/saliva sample is used to acquire DNA (genetic material) which can be used to identify genetic changes and to study how a disease is inherited in a family. The medical records are employed to understand a participant's symptoms. The muscle tissue is used to better understand the disease at the muscular level by studying the gene expression and protein levels in individuals with congenital myopathies.
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Individuals with a clinical or suspected diagnosis of a congenital myopathy and their family members.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Elizabeth Taylor DeChene, M.S. C.G.C. | (617) 919-2169 | edechene@enders.tch.harvard.edu |
United States, Massachusetts | |
Genetics Division, Children's Hospital Boston | Recruiting |
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115 | |
Contact: Elizabeth Taylor DeChene, M.S. C.G.C. 617-919-2169 edechene@enders.tch.harvard.edu | |
Principal Investigator: Alan H. Beggs, Ph.D. |
Principal Investigator: | Alan H. Beggs, Ph.D. | Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School |
Responsible Party: | Children's Hospital Boston ( Alan Beggs, PhD ) |
Study ID Numbers: | 03-08-128R, AR44345, NS40828 |
Study First Received: | January 5, 2006 |
Last Updated: | March 5, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00272883 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
centronuclear multiminicore multicore minicore congenital fiber type disproportion |
myotubular nemaline congenital myopathy neuromuscular rigid spine |
Myopathy, myotubular Muscle Rigidity Neurodegenerative Diseases Myotonia Myotonic Disorders Congenital myopathy Myopathies, Nemaline Muscular Dystrophies Heredodegenerative Disorders, Nervous System Muscular Diseases |
Myotonia Congenita Neuromuscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Muscular Disorders, Atrophic Genetic Diseases, Inborn Rod myopathy Myopathies, Structural, Congenital Atrophy Muscular dystrophy Congenital fiber type disproportion |
Nervous System Diseases |