Massive global study aims to crack the code of rare childhood brain disorders
NCT ID NCT06585605
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collects information from 500 children worldwide who have both epilepsy and movement disorders caused by specific gene changes. Researchers will analyze medical records to find patterns linking symptoms to genetics. The goal is to create a shared database that helps doctors diagnose and treat these rare conditions more effectively.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better diagnose and treat children with epilepsy and movement disorders by linking specific genes to symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study that only looks back at existing data, so it won't test any new treatments directly. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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