Status:
COMPLETED
Issues Surrounding Prenatal Genetic Testing for Achondroplasia
Lead Sponsor:
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Conditions:
Achondroplasia
Dwarfism
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
Since the gene responsible for achondroplasia was identified in 1994, it has become possible to test for achondroplasia prenatally. Moreover, prenatal genetic testing for achondroplasia is relatively ...
Detailed Description
Since the gene responsible for achondroplasia was identified in 1994, it has become possible to test for achondroplasia prenatally. Moreover, prenatal genetic testing for achondroplasia is relatively ...
Eligibility Criteria
Adult individuals of either gender with achondroplasia and their first degree relatives (both short and average statured) of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
No short-statured persons with conditions other than achondroplasia.
No average-statured family members of short statured persons with conditions other than achondroplasia.
No minors less than 18 years of age.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 1996
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
July 1 2000
Estimated Enrollment :
2000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00001536
Start Date
August 1 1996
End Date
July 1 2000
Last Update
March 4 2008
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892