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Study NCT ID:
NCT06728735
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-12-11
First Post:
2024-12-03
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Role of Next Generation Sequencing in the Etiological Diagnosis of Permanent Congenital Hypothyroidism with in Situ Thyroid
Sponsor:
Organization:
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