Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia, and Coloboma Genetic Epidemiology in Children

Description

The investigators are inviting families to take part in a research study that will help us better understand the physical characteristics associated with children who have Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia, and Coloboma (MAC) and how changes in their DNA sequence, called genetic mutations, play a role in the risk of developing MAC

Conditions

Microphthalmia, Coloboma, Anophthalmia

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Study Details

Study overview

The investigators are inviting families to take part in a research study that will help us better understand the physical characteristics associated with children who have Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia, and Coloboma (MAC) and how changes in their DNA sequence, called genetic mutations, play a role in the risk of developing MAC

Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia, and Coloboma Genetic Epidemiology in Children

Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia, and Coloboma Genetic Epidemiology in Children

Condition
Microphthalmia
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Houston

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

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

  • 1. All MAC cases
  • 2. Parents of the above children.
  • 3. Siblings of the above children.
  • 4. English or Spanish speaking.

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Baylor College of Medicine,

Study Record Dates

2027-09