Actively Recruiting

All Genders
NCT01238250

Online Study of People Who Have Genetic Changes and Features of Autism: Simons Searchlight

Led by Simons Searchlight · Updated on 2025-06-06

100000

Participants Needed

2

Research Sites

2087 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

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Simons Searchlight

Lead Sponsor

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Geisinger Clinic

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Simons Searchlight is an observational, online, international research program for families with rare genetic variants that cause neurodevelopmental disorders and may be associated with autism. Simons Searchlight collects medical, behavioral, learning, and developmental information from people who have these rare genetic changes. The goal of this study is to improve the clinical care and treatment for these people. Simons Searchlight partners with families to collect data and distribute it to qualified researchers.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Online Study of People Who Have Genetic Changes and Features of Autism: Simons Searchlight

Who Can Participate

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Subjects of any age with a genetic condition on the eligible list, including their biological family members
  • Fluent in English or a supported language (Spanish, French, Dutch, or others as offered)
  • Able to register and participate via an internet-connected device
  • Able and willing to provide consent
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Genetic changes that include regions or variants deemed ineligible after laboratory review by certified genetic counselors
  • Specific ineligible regions or variants may change frequently

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 2 locations

1

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

Actively Recruiting

2

Geisinger Health System

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States, 17837

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Research Team

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Simons Searchlight Study Coordinator

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

N/A

Allocation

N/A

Model

N/A

Primary Purpose

N/A

Number of Arms

2

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