Observational Study of Advanced Data Analytics in Genetic Conditions (NCT05657405) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Observational Study of Advanced Data Analytics in Genetic Conditions
United States1,250 participantsStarted 2026-07-02
Plain-language summary
Background:
The genes a person is born with can sometimes cause serious diseases. Genetic diseases are rare, but they can have a big impact on the people they affect. Researchers have already made great strides in understanding how some genes cause disease. But they would like to have even better tools to analyze and understand genetic data. To create these new tools, they need to gather health and genetic data from a lot of people.
Objective:
This natural history study will gather medical information from people with genetic conditions.
Eligibility:
People of any age who (1) are known or suspected to have a genetic condition or (2) have a family member with a known or suspected genetic condition.
Design:
Participants will come to the clinic for up to 4 days. Tests to be performed will vary depending on the nature of each participant s health issue. The tests may include:
Blood and saliva. Blood may be drawn from a vein; cells and saliva may be collected by rubbing the inside of the cheek with a swab. These would be used for genetic testing.
Imaging scans. Participants may have X-rays or other scans of their bodies. They may lie still on a table while a machine records the images.
Heart tests. Participants may lie still while a technician places a probe on their chest. They may also have stickers attached to wires placed on their chest.
Photographs and recordings. Pictures may be taken of facial features, skin changes, or other effects of the genetic condition. Video and audio recordings may also be made.
Some people may be able to participate via telehealth.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Day – 120 Years
Sex
ALL
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
To be eligible to participate in the website-based data collection portion, individuals must be known or suspected to have a genetic condition, or to be the relative of a person with a known or suspected genetic condition, and be willing to consent to and share the requested information with the study team. Adults unable to provide consent must have a Legally Authorized Representative \[LAR\] (who can provide evidence of this status by providing guardianship paperwork, which will be verified) be able to provide consent.
To be eligible for the Clinical Center-based portion of this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
* Male or female, from age 0 to over 100 years of age (the NIH Clinical Center's age-based eligibility criteria will be followed for any individuals who come to the Clinical Center for participation such that individuals \<3 years of age will have a screening form submitted to the Pediatrics consult service, and admissions will follow current Clinical Center limits based on age such that admissions to 1NW generally have to be \> 2 years of age)
* Either:
* A person who is known or suspected to have a genetic condition based on medical and/or family history
* A person who is a family member of a person known or suspected to have a genetic condition (and who is themselves not known or suspected to have a genet…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Natural History
Timeframe: Ongoing
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05657405
SponsorNational Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)