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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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892

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University of Mali

Bamako, Mali