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NCT01858285 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Genetics of Epilepsy and Related Disorders

A clinical trial of Epilepsy and Epileptic Encephalopathy, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.

Recruiting
Registry status
5,000
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01858285 is a study of Epilepsy and Epileptic Encephalopathy that is actively recruiting participants, run by Boston Children's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 5,000 participants, above the 921-participant average among 160 other Epilepsy trials with a reported enrollment target (443% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01858285, a study of Epilepsy and Epileptic Encephalopathy, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.

RECRUITING
Registry status
5,000 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Investigators at Boston Children's Hospital are conducting research in order to better understand the genetic factors which may contribute to epilepsy and related disorders. These findings may help explain the broad spectrum of clinical characteristics and outcomes seen in people with epilepsy.

Interventions

  • GENETIC Exome and/or whole genome sequencing

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Boston Children's Hospital - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 5,000 participants
Start Date 2010-11
Est. Completion 2030-12

Sponsor

Boston Children's Hospital

462 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01858285

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01858285 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 5,000 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 921-participant average among 160 other Epilepsy trials with a reported enrollment target (443% higher). The listed sponsor is Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Epilepsy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Exome and/or whole genome sequencing is the first listed.

NCT01858285 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01858285 about?

NCT01858285 is a clinical study titled "Genetics of Epilepsy and Related Disorders". Investigators at Boston Children's Hospital are conducting research in order to better understand the genetic factors which may contribute to epilepsy and related disorders. These findings may help explain the broad spectrum of clinical characteristics and outcomes seen in people with epilepsy.

What is the current status of trial NCT01858285?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 5,000 participants. The study started on 2010-11. Estimated completion is 2030-12.

What conditions does trial NCT01858285 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Epilepsy, Epileptic Encephalopathy.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01858285?

The interventions under investigation include: Exome and/or whole genome sequencing (GENETIC).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01858285?

This trial is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01858285 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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