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Gastrointestinal (GI) defects are the third most common type of birth defect seen in babies. Despite this, not much is known about the genes related to GI defects.

Through the Congenital Anomalies Research Exploration (CARE) study, we aim to collect information from families with GI defects to better understand their genetic causes and to aid in future diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Phase 1 of the study focuses on GI defects, specifically esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. Get enrolled in this free study today!

 

Additional Resources:

Check out our CARE Study Brochure here:

CARE Study Brochure

 

Already consented into the study? Lost your paperwork or want to look it over again?

CARE Parental consent for child

CARE Adult consent

CARE Assent form for 13-17 yrs

CARE Fetal consent

 

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“This study can have tremendous impact in the field of birth defects. It is with care and compassion that we offer families that are affected with GI issues with the opportunity to know more about the genetic underpinnings of birth defects so families in the future can have more of an answer than today“

Maira Pires, genetic counselor

Funding

Image result for Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)

Project #: 1P01HD093363-01

Project Start: 2017-08-15        Project End: 2022-05-31

 

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