Genetic Analysis of Familial Brain Aneurysms

This study will investigate cerebral (brain) aneurysms and their possible inheritance patterns in families. It will try to determine how often brain aneurysms occur in families in which more than one member has had an aneurysm and to find the gene or genes that contribute to their development.

People in families in which more than one family member had a cerebral aneurysm are eligible for this 1-day study. They will undergo the following procedures:

* Blood will be drawn (no more than 3 to 4 tablespoons) for research to identify genes that contribute to the development of brain aneurysms. * A magnetic resonance angiograph (MRA) scan will be done to examine a specific brain area where aneurysms typically occur. Magnetic resonance imaging uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce images of the brain and detect abnormalities.

If a more detailed picture of the brain is needed than can be obtained with MRA, a more specific MRA scan will be done using a contrast dye to enhance the images.

Patients may be invited to participate in related NIH research studies.

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Key information

Conditions

Intracranial Aneurysm Aneurysm Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Intracranial Arterial Diseases Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

About this study

This study is designed to explore the genetics of familial cerebral aneurysms. Families in which more than one person has had a known cerebral aneurysm will be studied. Family histories will be obtained and participants identified who are willing to come to the NIH Clinical Center for an MRAngiograph and venipuncture. DNA will be isolated and linkage studies undertaken to identify loci involved in the etiology of familial cerebral aneurysms, using standard linkage approaches.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Participants and their relatives that are affected or at a higher risk for cerebral aneurysms will be enrolled in this protocol.

Exclusion criteria

For the MR Angiograph portion of the study, any participant that is not able to sign the Clinical Center consent form due to metal implants, pregnancy, claustrophobia, or an allergy to gadolinium as a contrast will be excluded from the imaging part of the study.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Nih

Registry information

Official study title

Linkage Analysis of Familial Intracranial Aneurysms

Important dates

Study start: 2001
Study completion: 2002
First posted: Mar 2, 2001
Registry last updated: Mar 4, 2008

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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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