Gene hunt launched for kids with heart muscle disease
NCT ID NCT02432092
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to uncover the genetic causes of cardiomyopathy in children by analyzing DNA from affected individuals and their families. Researchers hope to identify mutations that lead to different types of cardiomyopathy, which could improve genetic counseling and deepen understanding of heart function. The study is observational and does not test any 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 research could reveal the genetic roots of childhood cardiomyopathy, paving the way for better genetic counseling and possibly future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead directly to new therapies, and results may take years to translate into clinical practice.
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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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IU School of Medicine
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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