Klinefelter Syndrome (KS) and other Sex Chromosome Variations (SCV) | ||||||
The Child Psychiatry Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health is conducting a study of the effects of sex chromosomes on brain development. This study hopes to determine whether brain-imaging studies of children with sex chromosome variations will help uncover core biological features of these chromosomal conditions. Male and female volunteers aged 5-25 with a sex chromosome variation (XXY, XYY, XXYY, XXXY, XXXXY, XXX) are needed to participate in this study. We are currently focusing on boys and girls and and young adults with XXYY, XXXY, XXXXY, XXXX, and XXXXX. Participation involves coming to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland (just outside of Washington D.C.) for a one-day visit, which will include:
For participants who live outside of the Washington D.C. area, transportation and lodging for a 2-night stay will be provided for the child and two parents. In addition, each participant will receive a summary of test results and a souvenir photo of his brain. For more information about the
NIH Sex Chromosome Variations Study, contact: Email: jonathan.blumenthal@nih.gov For more information about Klinefelter Syndrome from the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, click here to view a guide by Robert Bock: Understanding Klinefelter Syndrome: A Guide for XXY Males and Their Families Links Disclaimer: Listing of the sites below does not imply endorsement by the US Government, NIH, NIMH, DIRP, or the Child Psychiatry Branch (CHP). Furthermore, the US Government, NIH, NIMH, DIRP, CHP, and their employees and contractors do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to documents available from these sites. Support group websites: American Association of Klinefelter Syndrome Information and Support Klinefelter Syndrome and Associates Klinefelter Syndrome Support Group Triplo-X Syndrome Support Group |
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