Understanding rare genetic causes of congenital diarrhea in children
COngenital Diarrhea and Enteropathy (PediCODE) Consortium and BioRepository
This study is looking for the genetic reasons behind congenital diarrhea and enteropathy in kids under 11, so if your child has this condition, researchers want to gather information and samples to help find better ways to understand and diagnose these rare disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10978459 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on identifying the genetic causes of congenital diarrhea and enteropathy (CoDE) in children under 11 years old. By creating a consortium and biorepository, the project aims to collect clinical data and biological samples from affected patients. This will help researchers understand the clinical features and underlying mechanisms of these rare disorders. The study involves a multidisciplinary team of physician-scientists who will analyze patient samples to uncover genetic information and develop new diagnostic tools.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children under 11 years old diagnosed with congenital diarrhea or enteropathy.
Not a fit: Patients with non-genetic causes of diarrhea or those over the age of 11 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnosis and management of congenital diarrhea disorders in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in identifying genetic causes of rare disorders, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Martin G — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Martin, Martin G
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.