Smartphone videos could unlock secrets of rare brain disease

NCT ID NCT07712003

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study tracks how Sanfilippo syndrome type C, a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain, progresses over time. Caregivers of children and young adults aged 1 to 25 will record videos of daily activities and answer questionnaires using a smartphone app every six months for two years. No experimental treatment is given; the goal is to better understand the disease's natural course and develop tools to measure changes in abilities like speech, movement, and behavior.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could provide better ways to measure disease progression in Sanfilippo syndrome type C, helping future trials test treatments more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no treatment being tested, so it will not directly improve patient outcomes. The remote video approach may have limitations in capturing all aspects of the disease.

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  • UT Southwestern Children's Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

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