Eligibility Requirements

The Center for Human Genetics at Duke University Medical Center is currently recruiting families in which a current pregnancy has been diagnosed with anencephaly.

The goal of the study is to discover the genetic and environmental causes of anencephaly.

Study Requirements

Study participation includes providing a cord blood or tissue sample from the pregnancy, blood samples from the parents, a telephone interview, and review of medical records.

Additional information can be found on our Web site.

For more information, contact Heidi Cope at ntd@chg.duhs.duke.edu or at 919-684-0655.