Scientists hunt for genes behind heart and muscle disorders

NCT ID NCT00138931

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study aims to find the genes that cause inherited heart and muscle diseases, such as cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, and muscular dystrophy. Researchers will collect DNA samples from patients and their families to identify mutations linked to these conditions. The study is open to people of all ages, especially families with more than one affected member.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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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.