Tiny study hunts for hidden genes behind immune failures
NCT ID NCT03414528
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study analyzed DNA from 9 patients with primary immune deficiencies whose genetic cause was unknown. Researchers used whole exome or genome sequencing to look for new mutations that might explain their condition. The goal was to identify new inborn errors of immunity, which could improve understanding and diagnosis of these rare disorders.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify new genetic causes of immune disorders, potentially leading to better diagnosis and future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed study with only 9 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It is exploratory and does not test any treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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9 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2016
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- 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
Patients with unidentified inborn error of immunity (primary immunodeficiency, PID) or optionally healthy direct relatives, to determine whether they are carriers of the disease
- 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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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with primary immunodeficiency (PID) * Male and Female participants 0 years to adult age (any) * Written informed consent by the participant after information about the research project Exclusion Criteria: * Secondary immunodeficiency * Refusal to enter the study
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Children's Hospital Zurich
Zurich, 8032, Switzerland
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