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Genetics of Epilepsy and Related Disorders
RecruitingObservational study
Who can join
All ages · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
inclusion: diagnosis of epilepsy, patient at Boston Children's Hospital exclusion: existing genetic diagnosis or known cause for epilepsy, structural malformation of the brain, not seen at Boston Children's Hospital
About the study
Investigators at Boston Children's Hospital are conducting research in order to better understand the genetic factors which may contribute to epilepsy and related disorders. These findings may help explain the broad spectrum of clinical characteristics and outcomes seen in people with epilepsy.
What is being tested
- Exome and/or whole genome sequencing (genetic)
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital · Participants: 5,000 · Started: 2010-11
Contact the study team
- Lacey Smith, MS, CGC · Phone: 857-218-3239
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT01858285
Locations in the U.S.
| Massachusetts | Boston Children's Hospital, Boston |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.