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Genetic clues to mysterious childhood movement disorders in vietnam

NCT ID NCT07695610

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study looks at children in Vietnam who have movement disorders—like tremors, jerks, or coordination problems—with no known cause. Researchers will collect medical information and blood samples to search for genetic changes that might explain these conditions. The goal is to better understand these disorders and improve how they are diagnosed and managed.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify genetic causes for some childhood movement disorders, enabling better diagnosis and genetic counseling for families.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear genetic links for all participants, and results may not apply to other populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Vietnamese children with clinically confirmed movement disorders of unknown etiology who are evaluated or treated at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City or Children's Hospital 1. Participants will be enrolled after clinical assessment by pediatric neurology specialists and after informed consent is obtained from legal guardians and/or participants when appropriate.

Ages

Up to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children younger than 18 years old. * Patients with clinically confirmed movement disorders based on direct examination and/or video review by at least two pediatric neurology specialists. * Patients with movement disorders of unknown etiology after appropriate neurological evaluation and exclusion of clear acquired causes. * Patients evaluated or treated at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City or Children's Hospital 1 during the study period. * Patients and/or legal guardians who provide written informed consent for study participation and genetic testing. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with isolated or transient primary tic disorders. * Patients with a confirmed acquired cause of movement disorder. * Patients or legal guardians who decline participation or withdraw from the study. * Patients with insufficient clinical information or unavailable biological samples for genetic analysis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hereditary neurological disease movement disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Movement disorders in children Neuro developmental delay Neurogenetic disorders

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital 1, Ho Chi Minh City

    RECRUITING

    Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam

  • University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City

    RECRUITING

    Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam

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