Studies genetic causes of MuSK myasthenia gravis using saliva samples
Collects saliva samples from people with MuSK myasthenia gravis to look for genetic variations.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: MuSK Myasthenia 1000 Study
Key facts
- Where
- Washington D.C., United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 7 and 99 years old?
Source: NCT06259071, who can take part
Where in United States
- George Washington UniversityWashington D.C., United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- George Washington University
- Trial code
- NCT06259071
- Record updated
- 5 August 2026
- Original description
The MuSK myasthenia gravis 1000 study seeks to collect saliva samples from 1000 subjects with laboratory confirmed diagnosis of MuSK myasthenia to identify genetic variations associated with MuSK MG. The data collected may be used by researchers to gain a better understanding of the cause of MuSK MG and to identify biomarkers and targeted therapy for MuSK MG.Read full original descriptionShow less
Genome Wide Association Study of Patients With Muscle Specific Kinase Myasthenia Gravis
The MuSK myasthenia gravis 1000 study seeks to collect saliva samples from 1000 subjects with laboratory confirmed diagnosis of MuSK myasthenia to identify genetic variations associated with MuSK MG. The data collected may be used by researchers to gain a better understanding of the cause of MuSK MG and to identify biomarkers and targeted therapy for MuSK MG.
Inclusion: Lab test confirming diagnosis of MuSK myasthenia gravis; Willingness to provide saliva sample via mail or in person.
Exclusion: Unwillingness to provide lab results of elevated muscle specific kinase antibody; Inability to provide informed consent; Unwillingness to provide saliva sample.