Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Mutation Analysis
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The goal of this protocol is to obtain information from individuals with cardiomyopathy and from their families in order to elucidate the molecular genetics of this disorder. This will provide the basis for future genetic counseling as well as contribute to elucidating the biology of normal and abnormal cardiac function.
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Detailed Description
Cardiomyopathy is a genetically heterogeneous heart muscle disorder that results in ventricular dysfunction. While significant progress has been made in identifying the genetic basis of cardiomyopathy in adults, molecular diagnosis in children has proven more challenging and current algorithms do not incorporate mutation analysis in the clinical protocol. However, recent studies indicate that cardiomyopathy outcomes in children are origin specific, highlighting the importance of precise diagnosis. The goal of this study is to identify the genetic causes of pediatric cardiomyopathy. Rapid, comprehensive and cost-effective detection of genetic causes of cardiomyopathy will aid management and development of novel treatment strategies.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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Affected participants with cardiomyopathy |
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Family Members of affected Family members of participants with cardiomyopathy (can be affected or unaffected) |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Elucidate the molecular genetics of cardiomyopathy [7 years]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Subjects with cardiomyopathy
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Family members of subjects with cardiomyopathy
Exclusion Criteria:
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Subjects without cardiomyopathy
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Family members of subjects without cardiomyopathy
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | IU School of Medicine | Indianapolis | Indiana | United States | 46202 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Indiana University
- American Heart Association
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Stephanie Ware, MD, PhD, IU School of Medicine
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 1403919054