Massive study seeks answers for rare inherited nerve diseases

NCT ID NCT00004568

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study aims to learn more about rare inherited disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves. Researchers will collect medical history, perform exams, and run genetic tests on up to 3,500 participants. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to better understand these diseases to improve future diagnosis and care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hereditary motor neuron disease hereditary neurological disease hereditary peripheral neuropathy inborn mitochondrial myopathy motor neuron disorder muscle tissue disorder muscular dystrophy myopathy peripheral nervous system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MOTOR NEURON DISEASE MUSCULAR DISEASE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITING

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
University of Mali
COMPLETED

Bamako, Mali

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