Post-mortem Genetic Testing

This is a prospective observational study to examine the incidence of cardiac ion channelopathies in unexplained still births.

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Key information

Conditions

Cardiac Ion Channelopathy Death Death, Sudden Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Fetal Death Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pregnancy Complications Stillbirth Urogenital Diseases

Age range

24 week–42 week

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Unexplained still births,
No cause of death after detailed autopsy

Exclusion criteria

Lack of parental consent

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Incidence of cardiac ion channelopathy mutation

Time frame: 6 months

Secondary outcomes

Incidence of cardiac ion channelopathy in 1st degree relatives of index case

Time frame: 12 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Thayyil, Sudhin

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Registry information

Official study title

Post-mortem Genetic Testing for Cardiac Ion Channelopathy in Unexplained Still Births

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2013
First posted: May 11, 2010
Registry last updated: Apr 22, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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