Scientists hunt for family genes behind brain condition

NCT ID NCT05165030

Summary

This study aimed to discover if specific genes cause Chiari malformation type 1, a condition where brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 40 people with the condition and their affected family members to look for shared genetic patterns. The goal was to better understand why this condition runs in families, which could help future research.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service de Neurochirurgie

    Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Kremlin-Bicêtre, 94270, France

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