Study of Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders

Plain-language summary

This study examined heritable connective tissue disorders such as Marfan, Stickler, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes. People with a suspected or established diagnosis of one of these conditions, along with their family members, could take part. It was carried out as a study with no assigned phase and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

N/A

Status

Completed

Sponsor

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Start date

3/1/1997

Estimated completion

6/1/2002

Countries

United States

Related genes

Locations

• Bethesda, United States

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Individuals and their family members will be offered enrollment if they have a suspected or established diagnosis of Marfan, Stickler, Ehlers-Danlos, or a closely related syndrome.

Personal or family history of one or more of the following features in a pattern suggestive of a heritable connective tissue disorder:

Marfanoid body habitus;

Aortic dilatation and/or dissection;

Ectopia lentis, detached retina, vitreous degeneration and/or early onset high myopia;

Posterior cleft palate; joint laxity and/or dislocation;

Premature osteoarthritis;

Skin fragility, striae, easy bruisability and/or hyperextensibility;

Pectus excavatum or carinatum;

Scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, and/or dural ectasia;

High frequency sensorineural hearing loss.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Inability to provide informed consent.