Status:
RECRUITING
Study of Inherited Neurological Disorders
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Conditions:
Motor Neuron Disease
Muscular Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
2-120 years
Brief Summary
This study is designed to learn more about the natural history of inherited neurological disorders and the role of heredity in their development. It will examine the genetics, symptoms, disease progre...
Detailed Description
The Neurogenetics Branch (NGB) within the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is conducting a study to evaluate and provide genetic diagnosis to participants with various d...
Eligibility Criteria
- Participants include those with inherited neurological conditions based on the training and research needs of the Neurogenetics Branch program. There is no logical limit; however the total number of participants that can be enrolled in the protocol will be restricted. No more than 3,500 participants with either diagnosed or undiagnosed neurological conditions and their unaffected relatives will be enrolled in this evaluation and diagnostic protocol.
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Participants will be eligible if they:
- Have either a known or suspected, inherited neurological disease, OR are an unaffected relative (first-, second-, third, or higher degree relative) of a participant with a genetic neurological disease.
- Have the ability to understand and sign an informed consent or have a parent/legal guardian to do so if they are minor children or a legal guardian to provide consent for adults without consent capacity.
- Aged 2 years and above.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Participants will not be eligible if they:
-Have a systemic disease that compromises the ability to provide adequate neurologic examination or diagnosis.An example of this would be a contagious disease that would compromise our ability to do an adequate neurological exam.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 18 2000
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
3500 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00004568
Start Date
February 18 2000
Last Update
April 14 2026
Active Locations (2)
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1
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
2
University of Mali
Bamako, Mali