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Protocol Number:
00-DC-0073
- Title:
Identification of Hereditary Auditory Temporal Processing Deficits
- Number:
00-DC-0073
- Summary:
Some children with certain language disorders may not properly process the sounds they hear, resulting in language impairments. The purpose of this study is to determine if deficits in auditory temporal processing-the way the brain analyzes the timing and patterns of sounds-are an inherited trait.
Families with auditory temporal processing deficits are sought in order to identify the genes responsible for auditory temporal processing deficits. Children and adults with a diagnosis or history of language impairment in the family and their family members-both affected and non-affected-are eligible for this two-part study. In Part 1, participants undergo a series of language tests and listening tests to measure various characteristics of how they perceive sound. In Part 2, they are interviewed about language disorders, learning disabilities, and other medical problems of family members. This information is used to construct a pedigree (family tree diagram) showing the pattern of inheritance of family traits. Study subjects whose pedigree indicates that language disorders may be hereditary in their family will provide either a small blood sample (1 to 2 tablespoons) or a tissue specimen obtained from a cheek swab (rubbing the inside of the cheek with a small brush or cotton swabs). The sample will be used to isolate DNA for genetic analysis.
- Sponsoring Institute:
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National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
- Recruitment Detail
- Type:
Active Accrual Of New Subjects
- Gender:
Male & Female
- Referral Letter Required:
No
- Population Exclusion(s):
None
- Eligibility Criteria:
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Affected and unaffected members of families segregating auditory temporal processing deficits.
Normal male and female volunteers age 12 to 50.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Persons must not currently be taking psychotropic medication.
Persons must not require bilateral hearing aids.
- Special Instructions:
Protocol is now recruiting new patients.
- Keywords:
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Temporal Processing
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Language Impairment
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Linkage Analysis
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Inheritance
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Language Delay
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Healthy
- Recruitment Keywords:
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Auditory Temporal Processing Disorder
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Language Impairment
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Speech Impediment
- Conditions:
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Auditory Perceptual Disorder
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Language Delay
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Language Disorder
- Investigational Drug(s):
- None
- Investigational Device(s):
- None
- Contacts:
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Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office
Building 61 10 Cloister Court Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4754 Toll Free: 1-800-411-1222 TTY: 301-594-9774 (local),1-866-411-1010 (toll free) Fax: 301-480-9793 Electronic Mail:prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov
- Citations:
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Asperger's syndrome and semantic-pragmatic disorder: where are the boundaries?
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Is specific language impairment a valid diagnostic category?
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Prevalence of special language impairment in kindergarden children
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