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Hirschsprung Disease Genetic Study

Recruiting
Conditions
Hirschsprung Disease
Interventions
Other: Identification of genetic causes of Hirschsprung Disease
Registration Number
NCT00478712
Lead Sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Brief Summary

Hirschsprung disease is a genetic condition caused by lack of nerve cells in varying lengths of the intestines. This study will investigate the complex genetic basis of the disease, which involves multiple interacting genetic factors.

Detailed Description

Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) is a birth defect resulting from the absence of nerve (ganglion) cells in the gastrointestinal tract. Hirschsprung disease has a population incidence of 1/5000 live births and most often occurs as an isolated condition. However, approximately 30% of HSCR cases are associated with other birth defects such as Down syndrome, deafness, hypopigmentation, and congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. Hirschsprung disease is a genetic condition with autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and multigenic patterns of inheritance described.

Dr. Aravinda Chakravarti's laboratory has been investigating the genetics of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) for more than twenty five years. The goal of this research study is to identify genes harboring causative HSCR mutations and to better understand the complex inheritance of HSCR in families by whole genome mapping and sequencing studies. Specifically, the study aims to determine the frequency with which mutations in any human gene lead to familial and isolated forms of HSCR. Further, the study will collect clinical information and investigate possible genotype - phenotype correlations.

Molecular analysis using markers and sequencing, and statistical analysis of these data will be used to identify regions of human chromosomes where putative HSCR disease genes may be located. In addition, the DNA sequence of known and/or suspected HSCR genes will be assessed in individual patients and their family members, in search of causative HSCR susceptibility variants and variants that may affect presentation of the disease and treatment outcomes. Phenotypic information will include pathology, surgical, and other clinical outcomes related to Hirschsprung disease. This study will hopefully lead to a better understanding of the genetics of HSCR and, further down the road, improved diagnosis, treatment, and genetic counseling.

This study asks volunteers to:

1. Complete a medical/family history questionnaire

2. Provide access to some medical records

3. Submit blood samples from the individual(s) affected with Hirschsprung disease and his/her parents (if available)

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
3000
Inclusion Criteria
  • Individuals with Hirschsprung disease and their first degree relatives (any segment length of disease, with or without other congenital anomalies or health problems, single or multiple affected individuals in family)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Unable or unwilling to provide sample for genetic studies
  • Individual, parent, or guardian unable to comprehend and provide informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Families with Hirschsprung DiseaseIdentification of genetic causes of Hirschsprung DiseaseIndividuals with Hirschsprung disease and their affected and unaffected relatives.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Discovery and characterization of common genetic variation associated with Hirschsprung diseaseDNA is isolated up to 1 year after enrollment

Genome-wide assays of common genetic variation will be assessed using single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays

Discovery and characterization of copy number variants associated with Hirschsprung diseaseDNA is isolated up to 1 year after enrollment

Copy number variation will be detected using next generation sequencing data and high resolution microarrays that allow for detection of copy number variants across the genome

Discovery and characterization of rare genetic variation associated with Hirschsprung diseaseDNA is isolated up to 1 year after enrollment

Exome sequencing will be used to detect rare variation across all genes in the genome

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Correlation of genetic variants with location of transition zone in Hirschsprung diseaseBaseline pathology data is obtained up to 1 year after enrollment

Pathology records and surgical records will be used to determine transition zone

Correlation of genetic variants with need for repeat pull-through surgery in Hirschsprung diseaseBaseline clinical data is obtained up to 1 year after enrollment and follow up data is obtained up to 100 years after enrollment

Assessment of complications that lead to eventual repeat pull-through surgery

Correlation of genetic variants with risk for enterocolitis in Hirschsprung diseaseBaseline clinical data is obtained up to 1 year after enrollment
Characterization of Hirschsprung disease that co-occurs with other congenital anomalies without a known diagnosisBaseline clinical data is obtained up to 1 year after enrollment
Characterization of Hirschsprung disease that co-occurs with a known chromosomal disorderBaseline clinical data is obtained up to 1 year after enrollment
Characterization of Hirschsprung disease that co-occurs with a known single gene syndromeBaseline clinical data is obtained up to 1 year after enrollment
Correlation of genetic variants with difficulty controlling stools after pull-through surgeryBaseline clinical data is obtained up to 1 year after enrollment and follow up data is obtained up to 100 years after enrollment
Correlation of genetic variants with chronic constipation after pull-through surgeryBaseline clinical data is obtained up to 1 year after enrollment and follow up data is obtained up to 100 years after enrollment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

New York University School of Medicine

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New York, New York, United States

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