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.

autism spectrum disorder autism spectrum disorder 1 fragile X syndrome hereditary disease learning disability

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States