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NCT00138931 Genetics of Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular Disease

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT00138931
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Chicago
Condition Cardiomyopathy
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 2,000 participants
Start Date 1996-09
Primary Completion 2030-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Blood draw (genetic testing)

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 2,000 participants in total. It began in 1996-09 with a primary completion date of 2030-01.

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Brief Summary

We are studying the genetics of human cardiovascular and neuromuscular disease. There are many different genetic regions that have been associated with the development of cardiomyopathy. An equal number of genetic regions have been associated with muscular dystrophy and there is overlap because some of the identical genes, when mutated, produce both cardiomyopathy and muscular dystrophy. We are working to identify genes and gene mutations associated with cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias and muscular dystrophy. We propose to screen these samples for mutations in genes known to be involved in these disorders.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of all ages will be considered for the study. In particular, families with more than one affected relative will be sought. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects without a suspected inherited cardiovascular or neuromuscular disorder will be excluded from this study.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Lisa Dellefave, MS

✉ Ldellefa@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu

📞 773-702-4310

Principal Investigator

Elizabeth McNally, MD PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT00138931 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Cardiomyopathy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT00138931 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT00138931 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Ldellefa@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT00138931 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Chicago, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT00138931 clinical trial?

NCT00138931 is sponsored by University of Chicago. The principal investigator is Elizabeth McNally, MD PhD at University of Chicago. The trial plans to enroll 2,000 participants.

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