Molecular and Genetic Studies of Congenital Myopathies

Description

In the Congenital Myopathy Research Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, the researchers are studying the congenital myopathies (neuromuscular diseases present from birth), including central core disease, centronuclear/myotubular myopathy, congenital fiber type disproportion, multiminicore disease, nemaline myopathy, rigid spine muscular dystrophy, SELENON (SEPN1), RYR1 myopathy, ADSS1 (ADSSL) Myopathy and undefined congenital myopathies. The primary goal of the research is to better understand the genes and proteins (gene products) involved in muscle functioning and disease. The researchers hope that our studies will allow for improved diagnosis and treatment of individuals with congenital myopathies in the future. For more information, visit the Laboratory Website at www.childrenshospital.org/research/beggs

Conditions

Central Core Disease, Centronuclear Myopathy, Congenital Fiber Type Disproportion, Multiminicore Disease, Myotubular Myopathy, Nemaline Myopathy, Rigid Spine Muscular Dystrophy, Undefined Congenital Myopathy

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Study overview

In the Congenital Myopathy Research Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, the researchers are studying the congenital myopathies (neuromuscular diseases present from birth), including central core disease, centronuclear/myotubular myopathy, congenital fiber type disproportion, multiminicore disease, nemaline myopathy, rigid spine muscular dystrophy, SELENON (SEPN1), RYR1 myopathy, ADSS1 (ADSSL) Myopathy and undefined congenital myopathies. The primary goal of the research is to better understand the genes and proteins (gene products) involved in muscle functioning and disease. The researchers hope that our studies will allow for improved diagnosis and treatment of individuals with congenital myopathies in the future. For more information, visit the Laboratory Website at www.childrenshospital.org/research/beggs

Molecular Analysis of Neuromuscular Disease

Molecular and Genetic Studies of Congenital Myopathies

Condition
Central Core Disease
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Genetics Division, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

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.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * Individuals with a clinical or suspected diagnosis of a congenital myopathy and their family members
  • * No specific exclusion criteria. Our studies do not include myotonia congenita or related conditions.

Ages Eligible for Study

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Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Boston Children's Hospital,

Alan H. Beggs, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School

Study Record Dates

2050-01