RECRUITING

Characterization and Natural History of Williams Syndrome and Other Chromosome 7q11.23 Variants

Study Overview

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Description

The goal of this observational natural history study is to better characterize development, transition to adulthood, health and behavior of individuals diagnosed with Williams syndrome (WS) or carrying other variants of 7q11.23 chromosome and to build a DNA and tissue biobank with samples donated by affected individuals. The study has multiple arms focused on different aspects of WS. Participants with genetic diagnosis of WS or other variants of 7q11.23 and their family members are eligible to participate. Study participants may participate in one or multiple arms of the study: 1. Natural History Genotype-Phenotype Study to test the hypothesis that health, behavior, and developmental variability observed in WS is determined by genetic factors and to characterize those genetic changes. Participants of all ages are eligible to participate. Either a blood or saliva sample is required for participation. 2. Biobank: the research team is building a biobank enabling the development of new laboratory tools and models to study WS and test new treatment approaches. A blood sample is required for participation. Participants of all ages are eligible to participate. 3. Development arm of the study aims to delineate the development of language, cognition, personality, literacy and mathematics skills, and adaptive behavior from very early childhood through adulthood in individuals who have WS or Dup7. The purpose of this study also includes determining the predictors of specific aspects of development (e.g., word reading ability, language ability, spatial ability) for individuals with WS or Dup7. Affected individuals of all ages are eligible to participate. 4. Transition to Adulthood study aims to understand how young adults with WS make a successful transition out of high school into adulthood and to help them in this journey by providing a comprehensive psychosocial transition coupled with a medical transition plan. Individuals ages 14-25 years old are eligible to participate. Study requires three in person visits.

Official Title

Characterization and Natural History of Williams Syndrome and Other Chromosome 7q11.23 Variants

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-10-21
Study Completion:2045-10-21
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06930417

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:Not specified
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * clinical and/or molecular diagnosis of Williams syndrome (WS)
  2. * biological parents or siblings of individuals diagnosed with WS
  3. * molecular diagnosis of 7q11.23 duplication syndrome (Dup7)
  4. * molecular diagnosis of another abnormality in the 7q11.23 region
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Dasha Fleyshman, PhD
CONTACT
267-449-8075
dasha.fleyshman@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Armellino Center of Excellence for Williams syndrome
CONTACT
aceforws@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Principal Investigator

Daniel Rader, MD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Pennsylvania
Carolyn Mervis, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Pennsylvania
Edward Brodkin, MD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Pennsylvania
Benjamin Yerys, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

  • Daniel Rader, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pennsylvania
  • Carolyn Mervis, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pennsylvania
  • Edward Brodkin, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pennsylvania
  • Benjamin Yerys, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-10-21
Study Completion Date2045-10-21

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-10-21
Study Completion Date2045-10-21

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • williams syndrome
  • Dup7
  • svas
  • 7q11.23
  • autism

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Williams Beuren Syndrome
  • Williams Syndrome
  • Williams Beuren Region Duplication
  • Dup7