๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-19

A Natural History Study of Angelman Syndrome (NCT07417137)

A Longitudinal Natural History Study of Adults and Children With Angelman Syndrome

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the natural progression of Angelman syndrome (AS) in children and adults with a confirmed genetic diagnosis of AS. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How do developmental skills, such as communication, motor abilities, and adaptive behaviors, change over a 1-year period in people with AS? * Are there specific patterns in brain activity or sleep that are associated with changes in AS symptoms over time? Participants will: * Attend 3 in-person and 2 virtual study visits over 1 year for assessments. * Complete tests and questionnaires about development, behaviors, and sleep with the help of their caregivers. * Undergo electroencephalograms (EEGs) to measure brain activity and wear a sleep-monitoring device at home (to collect actigraphy data).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: MGH Lurie Center for Autism โ€” Lexington, Massachusetts

Age range: 1 Year

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • MGH Lurie Center for Autism โ€” Lexington, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (781) 860-1711

Email: MGHGLOW-AS@mgb.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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