Molecular Studies on Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia Families
- Conditions
- Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic
- Registration Number
- NCT00230620
- Lead Sponsor
- Imperial College London
- Brief Summary
This study will examine genes involved in the vascular dysplasia Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia i(HHT)
- Detailed Description
Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a condition inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Sequencing DNA from affected and unaffected family members allows us to identify disease-causal genes. Sequencing these genes allows us to identify what the precise DNA variants are which are causing disease, particularly if linked to functional assays in separate studies.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 1000
- Member of family affected by HHT
- Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent for DNA sample
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Imperial College Hammersmith Campus
🇬🇧London, United Kingdom