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Division of Human Genetics Research Studies

Find research studies available to children cared for by the Division of Human Genetics team.

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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) Overgrowth Registry

The primary objective of this registry/repository is to store ongoing clinical data and biospecimens to facilitate the conduct of research on disorders of growth, genetic, and epigenetic alterations. This can also include storage of samples and data from relatives of the index patients to serve as study controls.

Phase: N/A

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Adults, Children, Healthy Controls

Conditions: Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome/spectrum

Registry of Patients with Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency

This is an observational registry study intended to document the course of Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency (LALD), in order to further understand the disease, its progression, which treatments are effective, and any related complications. As an observational study, no additional study visits - outside of subjects usual Metabolism clinic visit - are required. Eligible patients will be asked to sign an informed consent form prior to enrollment and will periodically have the option of completing questionnaires about their quality of life.

Phase: N/A

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Adults, Children

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