Hirschsprung Disease Genetic Study

This study is looking into the genetic causes of Hirschsprung disease (a condition where nerve cells are missing in parts of the intestine). Researchers want to understand the different genes that play a role in this condition. You can join if you have Hirschsprung disease, or if you are a first-degree relative (like a parent, sibling, or child) of someone with the disease. To participate, you would provide a blood, saliva, or DNA sample. The study aims to find and describe common, rare, and copy number variations in genes linked to Hirschsprung disease. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design
This is an observational study planning to enroll up to 3000 participants. It is not a treatment study but rather focuses on understanding the genetics of Hirschsprung disease.
What's involved
You would provide a blood, saliva, or DNA sample for genetic studies. Blood samples may also be used to establish cell lines in some participants.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Genetic analysis will be performed on your DNA sample up to 1 year after enrollment.

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NCT00478712

Hirschsprung Disease Genetic Study

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 1+Observational
NYU Langone Health
~3,000 participants
Updated 2026-06-04 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Identification of genetic causes of Hirschsprung Disease

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Discovery and characterization of common genetic variation associated with Hirschsprung disease
Measured over DNA is isolated up to 1 year after enrollment
+2 more outcomes measured
Hirschsprung Disease
1 sites across 1 states
New York1
  • Aravinda Chakravarti, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · NYU Langone Health

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Eligibility criteria

Exclusion

Unable or unwilling to provide sample for genetic studies
Individual, parent, or guardian unable to comprehend and provide informed consent
  • Discovery and characterization of common genetic variation associated with Hirschsprung diseaseDNA is isolated up to 1 year after enrollment

    Genome-wide assays of common genetic variation will be assessed using single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays

  • Discovery and characterization of copy number variants associated with Hirschsprung diseaseDNA is isolated up to 1 year after enrollment

    Copy number variation will be detected using next generation sequencing data and high resolution microarrays that allow for detection of copy number variants across the genome

  • Discovery and characterization of rare genetic variation associated with Hirschsprung diseaseDNA is isolated up to 1 year after enrollment

    Exome sequencing will be used to detect rare variation across all genes in the genome