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Hirschsprung Disease Genetic Study

NCT00478712 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 3000

Last updated 2025-07-30

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Summary

Hirschsprung disease is a genetic condition caused by lack of nerve cells in varying lengths of the intestines. This study will investigate the complex genetic basis of the disease, which involves multiple interacting genetic factors.

Conditions

  • Hirschsprung Disease

Interventions

OTHER

Identification of genetic causes of Hirschsprung Disease

Blood, saliva, or DNA samples are requested from all study participants. The blood or saliva samples are used to isolate DNA in all participants. Blood samples are also used to establish cell lines in some participants.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Aravinda Chakravarti, PhD · NYU Langone Health

Eligibility

Min Age
1 Week
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2001-01-31
Primary Completion
2028-12-31
Completion
2028-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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