In the Neuromuscular Disorders Program at Northwestern University Medical School, a study is underway of the cause(s) of sporadic (non-inherited) diseases of the motor neurons, such as primary lateral sclerosis. The research team hopes to determine whether genetic factors may predispose an individual to a disease such as PLS and whether sporadic motor-neuron diseases may be the result of not one but several genetic factors.
Blood samples from patients and their living parents, brothers, and sisters are needed for this study. Two tablespoons of blood are needed from each participant. The research team will supply tubes and instructions. Samples may be drawn near the patient's home.
Anyone interested in learning more about this study should contact Nailah Siddique, RN, MSN, clinical nurse specialist, (312) 503-2712 , nsiddique@nwu.edu, or Teepu Siddique, MD, Director of the NWU Neuromuscular Disorders Program.
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