Study of Selected X-Linked Disorders: Aicardi Syndrome

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Conditions studied: Aicardi Syndrome, Brain Disorders

In brief

Based on our current understanding of Aicardi syndrome, the condition is hypothesized to occur due to a genetic change on the X-chromosome. The research team is investigating Aicardi syndrome to identify the specific gene location associated with the disorder. The investigators are collecting blood and skin biopsy samples from patients and their parents. A permanent cell line is prepared and DNA from the blood and skin samples and cell lines is isolated and then used for genetic testing. The current research includes microarray analysis which which is used to look for duplications or deletions of genetic material, mutation analysis of candidate genes by sequencing, genome-wide sequencing, review of medical records to identify trends suggesting possible candidate genes of interest, and X chromosome inactivation studies.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00697411

Run by

Baylor College of Medicine

People needed

500

Starts

2002-10-01

Expected to finish

2030-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-05

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Features suggestive of Aicardi syndrome (not all features must be present)
• Agenesis of the corpus callosum
• Chorioretinal lacunae
• Seizures (infantile spasms)

You may not qualify if…

• none

Where it is running

• Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas, United States (enrolling)

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