Scientists hunt for genes behind heart and muscle disorders

NCT ID NCT00138931

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study aims to find the genes that cause inherited heart and muscle diseases like cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, and muscular dystrophy. Researchers will collect blood samples from up to 2,000 patients and their families to look for genetic mutations. The goal is to better understand these conditions and potentially guide future treatments.

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 identify new genes linked to cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, and muscular dystrophy, pointing toward future treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational genetic study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and finding meaningful genetic links is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arrhythmias, Cardiac cardiac rhythm disease cardiomyopathy muscular dystrophy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARRHYTHMIA CARDIOMYOPATHY MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Chicago
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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