NIH study aims to sharpen research skills by evaluating kids with genetic disorders
NCT ID NCT02769949
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study at the NIH enrolled 96 children with known or suspected genetic disorders, including autism and Fragile X syndrome. The main goal was to give clinic staff hands-on experience and explore new research ideas. Participants received medical exams, lab tests, and imaging, but no experimental treatment was given.
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 researchers better understand rare genetic conditions and develop new ways to study them.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, observational training study, not a treatment trial. It was not designed to test any therapy or cure.
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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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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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