Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages Any age to 6

Comparing whole genome sequencing and whole exome sequencing for congenital diarrhea

Official title: A Randomized, Controlled Trial of the Effectiveness of Whole Genome Sequencing Versus Whole Exome Sequencing for Screening Patients With Congenital Diarrhea and Enteropathy (CODESeq)

Run by Children's Hospital of Fudan University · NCT04528303 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if whole genome sequencing can help doctors better diagnose and treat patients with congenital diarrhea compared to whole exome sequencing.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
AgesAny age to 6 Years
SexAll
Enrollment180 (estimated)
SponsorChildren's Hospital of Fudan University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 24, 2026
Trial IDNCT04528303 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients with chronic diarrhea lasting more than 2 months and who have consent from their parents or legal guardians.

Probably not a fit

Patients with chronic diarrhea caused by specific infections or those with previously confirmed monogenic diarrhea may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to determine whether whole genome sequencing (WGS) can improve diagnostic rates and outcomes for patients with congenital diarrhea and enteropathy (CODE) compared to whole exome sequencing (WES). A total of 180 patients will be enrolled in a randomized controlled trial, where they will receive either WGS or WES. The goal is to evaluate the potential benefits of WGS in guiding precision medicine for these patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment options for patients suffering from congenital diarrhea and enteropathy.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with whole genome sequencing in various genetic conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach in congenital diarrhea.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with chronic diarrhea lasting greater than 2 months
* Patients with consent from parents or legal guardians
* Biological relative of a patient enrolled in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Chronic diarrhea caused by specific infections, i.e. CMV, Clostridioides difficile
* Chronic diarrhea with necrotizing enterocolitis, short bowel syndrome
* Functional diarrhea
* Patients with previously confirmed monogenic diarrhea
* Patients with poor compliance

Where it's running

  • Ying Huang
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Ying Huang, MD,PhD — Children's Hospital of Fudan University
  • Study coordinator: Ying Huang, MD, PhD
  • Email: yhuang815@163.com
  • Phone: +862164931727

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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