Genetic study aims to unlock mysteries of rare gut disease in children
NCT ID NCT01114035
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 41 children with intestinal epithelial dysplasia (also called tufting enteropathy), a rare gut condition. Researchers collected blood and skin samples to find the genes and mutations responsible for the disease. The goal was to better understand the condition, not to test a treatment.
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 could help identify the genetic causes of tufting enteropathy, potentially pointing toward future diagnostic or treatment approaches.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational genetic study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to therapies, and findings may not apply to all patients.
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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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Necker Hospital
Paris, 75015, France