Image

Identification of Genetic Variants Associated With Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome

Identification of Genetic Variants Associated With Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome

Recruiting
All
Phase N/A

Powered by AI

Overview

This is a multicenter genetic study aimed at identifying new genes/variants associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) based on whole-genome sequencing of family trios

Description

The present project is part of a more global project called BIOMINRISK for which 3 axes will be explored: Genetics (a project which will be detailed here), Neurobiology and Radio-anatomical.

This is a multicenter (15 centers), national, non-randomized, open-label, genetic study. Sudden unexpected death in infant (SUDI) cases will be included (i) partly retrospectively (infants already included in the national French SUDI registry) and (ii) for the other cases, prospectively at the time of care of the deceased infant by the referral center of SUDI participating in the project. The parents making up the trios will be included prospectively.

Once the Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases have been identified among all the included SUDI cases (following the results of post-mortem examinations), Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) will be carried out on these SIDS cases and their two parents, in order to identify pathogenic allelic variants. The data generated by this sequencing will then be analyzed using a trio approach to search for de novo variants, i.e. variants present in the infant who died of SIDS and absent from the genome of both parents.

Eligibility

Child Inclusion Criteria

  • Death of a child between 0 and 2 years of age due to sudden unexpected death in infant
  • Child included in the French SUDI registry with effective participation in the biocollection
  • Children who also meet the inclusion criteria for the BIOMINRISK-NEUROBIO (axis 2) and BIOMINRISK-RADIO-ANAT (axis 3) studies in the overall BIOMINRISK project.

Parents Inclusion Criteria

  • Biological parents of the child included in the BIOMINRISK study
  • Parents who have both signed the consent form for blood collection and inclusion of their samples in the biocollection
  • parents beneficiaries of a social security or similar scheme

Child Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of a known metabolic, genetic or syndromic pathology at the time of death

Parents Exclusion Crtiteria:

  • Parent under guardianship
  • Presence of a known metabolic, genetic or syndromic pathology

Study details
    Sudden Infant Death
    Sudden Unexplained Infant Death

NCT06244433

Nantes University Hospital

27 August 2025

Step 1 Get in touch with the nearest study center
We have submitted the contact information you provided to the research team at {{SITE_NAME}}. A copy of the message has been sent to your email for your records.
Would you like to be notified about other trials? Sign up for Patient Notification Services.
Sign up

Send a message

Enter your contact details to connect with study team

Investigator Avatar

Primary Contact

  Other languages supported:

First name*
Last name*
Email*
Phone number*
Other language

FAQs

Learn more about clinical trials

What is a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is a study designed to test specific interventions or treatments' effectiveness and safety, paving the way for new, innovative healthcare solutions.

Why should I take part in a clinical trial?

Participating in a clinical trial provides early access to potentially effective treatments and directly contributes to the healthcare advancements that benefit us all.

How long does a clinical trial take place?

The duration of clinical trials varies. Some trials last weeks, some years, depending on the phase and intention of the trial.

Do I get compensated for taking part in clinical trials?

Compensation varies per trial. Some offer payment or reimbursement for time and travel, while others may not.

How safe are clinical trials?

Clinical trials follow strict ethical guidelines and protocols to safeguard participants' health. They are closely monitored and safety reviewed regularly.
Add a private note
  • abc Select a piece of text.
  • Add notes visible only to you.
  • Send it to people through a passcode protected link.