New study maps developmental milestones in babies with rare genetic conditions
NCT ID NCT03967743
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study followed 43 infants with rare genetic disorders to track their development from birth up to age 3, with medical records reviewed until age 18. Researchers used a standard developmental assessment tool to understand each child's unique needs. The goal was to gather information, not to test a treatment, so there was no direct benefit to participants. Findings may help doctors better support these children in the future.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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43 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2019
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This is a prospective, registry study of infants under 4 years of age with genetic disorders being seen clinically in the NICU GraDS program.
- Ages
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Up to 4 years
- 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: * Eligible patients are infants under 4 years of age with genetic disorders undergoing developmental surveillance in the NICU GraDS program. Exclusion Criteria: * Children 4 years of age or older will be excluded.
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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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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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