Phase 1 Sleep Disorders Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are showing clinical signs and symptoms that a doctor believes are consistent with prion disease
- You have been diagnosed with "probable prion disease" based on specific recognised medical guidelines (CDC criteria)
- You have had a positive result from either a spinal fluid test (called RT-QuIC) or a genetic test related to the prion protein gene (PRNP)
- Your ability to carry out daily activities is not severely affected, based on a specific scoring scale used for prion disease (confirm with trial site)
- You have someone (such as a family member or carer) who is able to help you take part in the study procedures
Who may not be able to join:
- You are currently pregnant
- You are unable to have a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) for any reason, such as a medical condition that makes it unsafe
- You have recently taken part in a different clinical trial for prion disease
Important: This list does not cover all eligibility requirements — additional criteria will be checked during a screening appointment. Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Eric V Minikel, PhD, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Phone: 617 714 7000
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 7 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.