New DNA tests could spot hidden chromosome flaws in infertility and developmental disorders
NCT ID NCT05290051
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two new technologies—optical genome mapping and long-read DNA sequencing—against standard chromosome tests in 350 people with infertility, intellectual disability, birth defects, or miscarriage. The goal was to see if these newer methods can find more chromosome abnormalities than current approaches. Results could lead to a single, more powerful test for genetic diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Optical genome mapping and long-read DNA sequencing
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these new tests could replace current methods and find more chromosome abnormalities, leading to better diagnoses for infertility, developmental disorders, and recurrent miscarriages.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early comparison study, not a treatment trial. The new tests may not be more accurate or practical than existing ones, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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350 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2022
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: patient requiring chromosome analysis either in case of infertility or in case of Intellectual deficiency/malformation \- Exclusion Criteria: no exclusion criteria but we defined Non-inclusion criteria * ID in a context of perinatal suffering (e.g. hypoxia during labor) * Children born to non-native French-speaking parents in case of speech/language retardation * Obstructive azoospermia * Children under 5kg or whenever blood sampling cannot meet the required volume. * Missing or wrong blood collection tube * Insufficient blood volume * Missing or incomplete consent to research (e.g. only one parental consent for a child)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cochin APHP
Paris, 75014, France
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