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Genetic Studies of Tone Deafness
For Condition: Healthy,Tone Deafness
Status: Recruiting
Sponsor(s): National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) ,
Synopsis: This study will examine the hereditary basis of tone deafness by identifying regions of the human genome linked to this condition. Both exceptionally good pitch recognition (perfect pitch) and exceptionally poor pitch recognition (tone deafness) run in families. A better understanding of what causes tone deafness may provide new insights into auditory (hearing) function. Individuals with two or more family members 15 years of age or older who are tone deaf or have trouble recognizing different melodies may be eligible for this study. Candidates will be screened with a short listening test for pitch and a short written test. Those identified with poor pitch recognition will fill out a brief questionnaire about their family tree and family members (without identifying names) who have trouble recognizing melodies or tones. Individuals with poor pitch recognition will be asked to help contact family members who may be interested in participating. Members of families with two or more first-degree relatives (parents, grandparents, siblings) who are tone deaf may enroll in the study. They will provide a blood sample (about 2 tablespoons) for genetic studies and may take a 20-minute hearing test using headphones.
Details: The primary goal of this study is to identify regions of the genome which show genetic linkage to deficits in pitch recognition. Pitch recognition in subjects will be tested to identify individuals and families with poor pitch recognition, known as tune deafness, defined as the inability to recognize wrong notes in a popular melody. We will undertake a 2-stage process, first a screening to identify probands, and secondly a full family ascertainment and enrollment. Probands and family members will be given additional listening tests to measure aspects of central auditory processing. Family phenotypic data will be used for additional epidemiological studies of tune deafness. Affected and unaffected members of families containing multiple tune deaf individuals will have 20 cc of blood drawn to obtain DNA. These DNA samples will then be genotyped using markers distributed across the human genome, and the genotypic information analyzed to determine which markers show linkage to tune deafness. Genetic linkage is the initial step in the process of positional cloning, and cloning the defective genes which underlie tune deafness is a long term goal of this research.
Eligibility:
Study Type: Observational, Natural History
Minimum Age/Maximum Age: /
Genders: Both
Protocol Entry Criteria: INCLUSION CRITERIA: Subject is 15 years old or older. Subject or member of subject's family has a score of 21 or less on the Distorted Tunes Test. Subject has score of 24 or less on the 5 minute Hearing Test. Subject is not cognitively impaired, or using psychoactive medication. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Hearing impaired individuals, as first estimated by a score of 25 or greater on the American Academy of Otolaryngology's 5 Minute Hearing Test, or subsequently by audiological exam. Cognitively impaired individuals. Family members in families where only one person exhibits tune deafness. Individuals currently using psychoactive medication.
Total Enrollment: 4000
Location and Contact Information:
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) *Recruiting*
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
United States
Recruiting Patient and Public Liaison Office 1-800-411-1222
Additional Information:
Study ID Numbers: 000176; 00-DC-0176
Study Start Date: July 26, 2000
Record last reviewed: June 11, 2003
Additional information available at: clinicaltrials.gov
Clinicaltrials.gov Reference link: NCT00006076
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