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Childhood Absence Epilepsy Study
Search for Genes Influencing Childhood Absence Epilepsy
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine are looking for children with childhood absence epilepsy and their families to participate in this study to find the genes influencing childhood absence epilepsy. Absence seizures or staring spells are brief blank stares, which begin and end very quickly. If there is no family history of epilepsy the child who is affected and their parents will participate; however if there is a positive family history of epilepsy then the affected child, their siblings and parents will participate in the study. Each participant will complete a medical questionnaire and give a sample of saliva, both of which can be done through the mail. If you are interested in participating in this study you can visit the website at: www.petitmal.com for more information, or you can contact Sandy Wrigley, the study coordinator at: 212-659-5629, or email: Sandra.Wrigley@mssm.edu, or the Principal Investigator Dr. Martina Durner at: 212-6598816, or email: Martina.Durner@mssm.edu
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Compensation
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URL
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Inclusion
Children with absence seizures, (also known as staring spells), age of onset between 3-9 years, no prior history of epileptic seizures normal childhood development having reached their developmental peak appropriate for age, and a comprehensive neurological examination within normal range. An electroencephalograph (EEG), that measures the electrical activity of the brain to confirm the diagnosis. -
Exclusion
Patients and families who do not meet the inclusion criteria; and adopted children -
Sponsoring Organization
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Department Name
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Contact Information
Sandra J Wrigley [Coordinator]
Senior study Coordinator
sandra.wrigley@mssm.edu
212-6595629 85629 -
GCO Number
07-1441 -
IRB Start/End Date
June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010
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