Chiari Type I Malformation
Conditions
Keywords
Chiari, Chiari Type I, Chiari Type I Malformation, Familial Chiari
Brief summary
Duke University Medical Center is investigating the hereditary basis of Chiari type I malformations with or without syringomyelia (CM1/S). Our research is aimed at learning if CM1/S is indeed caused by factors inherited through the family and, if so, which genes are involved.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Duke University
Study design
Observational model
FAMILY_BASED
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
The study is not currently enrolling new participants.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Genetic factors contributing to Chiari Type I malformation | end of study | This study aims to identify genetic factors that contribute to or cause Chiari Type I malformation. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed