Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of movement disorders
NCT ID NCT00018889
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study aims to understand the link between genes and symptoms in people with inherited movement disorders. Researchers will study up to 2,500 participants, including patients and their family members, to identify new disease-causing genes and improve diagnosis. The goal is to better characterize these disorders and determine eligibility for future research studies.
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 research could identify new genes and biomarkers for movement disorders, leading to better diagnosis and potential future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational 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.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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