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What is Fragile X?​


Intellectual Disability (ID) affects 3% of children. It results in delayed cognitive development and has significant effect on functioning in daily activities. An increasingly large proportion of children with ID are now found to have a genetic cause for their disability.

Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the most common cause of ID in males and affects 1 in 4000 children. It is also the leading cause of autism and can cause seizures in many patients. Novel therapeutic options are emerging with FXS.

FXS overlaps with other ID causes in terms of molecular pathways and is therefore believed that a better understanding of the disease will also help to better understand other causes of ID.

How can you participate in research on Fragile X Syndrome?

We are running several clinical trials exploring novel potential treatments for Fragile X as well as assessment of the quality of life for those with Fragile X. Children and adults will be assessed and allowed to participate in the clinical research projects if they can benefit from this program.​

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Click on one the links below to be connected to more resources on Fragile X!*
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Fragile X Edmonton Facebook
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Fragile X Alberta Facebook
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Fragile X Saskatchewan Facebook
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Association X Fragile Québec (Français/French)​
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FRAXA Research Foundation
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National Fragile X Foundation
*Please note: Our office/research team does not manage or control the content of the above-mentioned websites. They are meant to be used as a resource and should be accessed at your discretion. As some of the above are linked to Facebook Groups, our office/research team is additionally not responsible for the opinions, comments, or pictures posted therein.
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