Characterization of Dysmorphology in Subjects With Creatine Transporter Deficiency

Recruiting Observational Study
Cognitive Disorder Metabolic Disease Autism Spectrum Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
2 – 40
Sex
Male
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
19 (estimated)
Sponsor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) · NIH
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About This Trial
Background: Creatine transporter deficiency (CTD) is a genetic disorder that mainly affects the brain in males. CTD causes intellectual disability that can be mild to severe. People with CTD may have seizures and behavioral issues. They may have slow growth and tire easily. CTD may sometimes be confused with autism or other disorders. Better diagnostics are needed. The study team in an NIH study …
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Patient is male and between 2-40 years of age, inclusive. 2. Patient has genomic confirmation of a pathologic mutation in the SLC6A8 gene. 3. Patient is able to complete study-related procedures within limitations imposed by condition under study. 4. Patients parent…
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Derek M Alexander

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Laverne G Mensah, M.D.

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