Massive gene hunt aims to solve mystery of intellectual disability
NCT ID NCT01867554
First seen Jun 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 8500 people with intellectual disability to find new genes that might cause it. Researchers used advanced DNA tools to compare patients and their healthy siblings. The goal was to identify unknown genetic causes and improve future diagnosis.
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Locations
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CRICM - UPMC/Inserm UMR_S975/CNRS UMR7225, Groupe Hospitalier de la Pitié-Salpêtrière,
Paris, 750013, France
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify new genes causing intellectual disability, leading to better genetic testing and diagnosis for affected families.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find new genes or directly benefit participants, and results may take years to apply.
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