Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) Biological Sample Collection for IPSC Generation and Biobanking
The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is performing this research to accelerate Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease research and drug development by using cells from the body (such as skin or blood cells) to make stem cells and other types of cells, conduct research on the samples, perform genetic testing, and/or store the samples for future use. Through this research, researchers hope to identify future treatments or even cures for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
• Age 5 years or older.
• Diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease or healthy controls.
• Adults must provide written informed consent unless physical limitations preclude signing.
• Minors undergoing skin collection for research purposes must have a CMT diagnosis and must participate with parent/guardian consent.
• Minors undergoing blood and/or saliva collection for research purposes or who transfer biological samples from a procedure outside the research may have a CMT diagnosis or serve as a healthy control and may participate with parent/guardian consent.