The Duke Center for Human Genetics is currently recruiting families in which one or more family members who have any type of neural tube defect, including spina bifida (meningocele or myelomeningocele), anencephaly, encephalocele, lipomyelomeningocele, lipomeningocele, tethered cord, iniencephaly, craniorachischisis, or split cord malformation.
Participation involves a telephone interview, at the convenience of the family, to draw the family tree and discuss pregnancy and medical information. Participation also involves permission for the research team to review the medical records of the family member(s) with an NTD to confirm the type and level of the lesion. Lastly, participation involves obtaining blood samples from the person with an NTD and his or her parents and siblings, if possible.
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