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Study of the Genetic Factors Involved in Autism and Related Disorders

Recruiting
Conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Registration Number
NCT04727489
Lead Sponsor
Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Brief Summary

The main objective of the study is to define, for Autism Spectrum Disorder, the extent of genetic variation in synaptic pathways that may be targeted for therapeutic development. For this purpose the investigators will take advantage of large, well-characterized cohorts of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder for genetic screenings. Targeted sequencing of selected synaptic genes, previously associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, will be carried out in these cohorts with deep coverage of coding regions and a strong focus on previously untested regulatory regions. Genomic data from Copy Number Variant, whole genome sequencing and exome sequencing, available for some of these patients, will be integrated in the overall analysis. The investigators will strongly emphasize the establishment of comprehensive genotype/phenotype correlations.

Detailed Description

Aim 1: To identify genetic variants in selected synaptic genes, by targeted sequencing with deep coverage of coding regions and a strong focus on previously untested regulatory regions in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Aim 2: To define the range of clinical phenotypes caused by mutations in synaptic genes by establishing detailed genotype/phenotype correlations and analyzing segregation in families with multiple individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder traits or other neuropsychiatric disorders

Aim 3: To identify the neuronal phenotypes caused by deleterious synaptic mutations for further translational studies

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
3800
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prevalence of synaptic gene deleterious mutations in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorderup to 12 months after completion of the inclusion and molecular explorations

Prevalence of synaptic gene deleterious mutations in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prevalence of the deleterious mutations in the major biological pathways in Autism Spectrum Disorderup to 12 months after completion of the inclusion and molecular explorations

The deleterious mutations that the investigators will identify in genes related to Autism Spectrum Disorders will help to have a comprehensive framework of biological pathways involved in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Trial Locations

Locations (6)

Albert Chenevier Hospital

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Creteil, Ile De France, France

Robert Debré Hospital

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Paris, Ile De France, France

CIC, CHU Bordeaux

🇫🇷

Bordeaux, France

CRA, Hopital Charles Perrens, Bordeaux

🇫🇷

Bordeaux, France

CIC, H. Mondor, Creteil

🇫🇷

Créteil, France

Centre de rehabilitation psychosociale, Hopital Saint Egreve

🇫🇷

Grenoble, France

Albert Chenevier Hospital
🇫🇷Creteil, Ile De France, France
Marion Leboyer, MD., PhD.
Contact
+33 (0)1 49 81 32 90
marion.leboyer@inserm.fr

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