Genetic Inclusion by Virtual Evaluation (GIVE)

September 29, 2026 updated by: Seema Lalani, Baylor College of Medicine

Virtual Platforms for Genetics Evaluation in the Medically Underserved

This study aims to transform the current clinical practice paradigm by leveraging an internally designed web-based model of delivery of care called Consultagene to provide remote evaluation and genomic sequencing for improving genetic health of less resourced children with rare disorders living along the Texas-Mexico border.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Inadequate access to genetics evaluation and genomic testing in the Hispanic minorities living along the Texas-Mexico has marginalized the most vulnerable pediatric group. In this study, we will (1) implement a virtual web-based service, called Consultagene for simplifying patient pathways and deliver virtual genetics evaluation in Rio Grande Valley (RGV) (2) provide rapid genetic diagnoses through whole genome sequencing and interpretation of diagnostic studies for medical decision-making and improving health outcomes for the minorities, and (3) build genomic competency of front-line healthcare providers through education and machine learning to expedite referral of pediatric patients with suspected rare diseases for shortening diagnostic odyssey.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

200

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

  • Name: Seema Lalani, MD
  • Phone Number: 832-822-4280
  • Email: seemal@bcm.edu

Study Contact Backup

  • Name: Brendan Lee, MD; PhD
  • Phone Number: 832-822-4280
  • Email: blee@bcm.edu

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 day to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Pediatric patients with undiagnosed rare genetic diseases residing in the Rio Grande Valley and El Paso in Texas

Exclusion Criteria:

Children with known genetic diseases

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: WGS arm

All 200 patients recruited will undergo WGS
Diagnostic test: Whole genome sequencing (WGS)

WGS will identify copy number variations (CNVs), single nucleotide variants (SNVs), as well as triplet repeat disorders in children with rare diseases

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Time to diagnosis
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Baylor College of Medicine

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Seema Lalani, Baylor College of Medicine

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Estimated)

January 31, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 31, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 31, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 31, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

April 8, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 1, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 29, 2026

Last Verified

September 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • H-50430

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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