Genome Wide Association Study of Patients With Muscle Specific Kinase Myasthenia Gravis
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
The MuSK myasthenia gravis 1000 study seeks to collect saliva samples from 1000 subjects with laboratory confirmed diagnosis of MuSK myasthenia to identify genetic variations associated with MuSK MG. The data collected may be used by researchers to gain a better understanding of the cause of MuSK MG and to identify biomarkers and targeted therapy for MuSK MG.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 7
Maximum Age: 99
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• Lab test confirming diagnosis of MuSK myasthenia gravis
• Willingness to provide saliva sample via mail or in person
Locations
United States
Washington, D.c.
George Washington University
RECRUITING
Washington D.c.
Contact Information
Primary
Gulsen Oztosun, MD
musk1000@mfa.gwu.edu
202-677-6109
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-08-23
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 1000
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Myasthenia Gravis Rare Disease Network