News and updates from the Tetra/Pentasomy X  Support Group

Updated 31 March, 2005. Please email the webmaster with updates or additions for this page.

The Tetra/Penta X Support group is planning this years retreat along with some "Research" being done on all the Sex Chromosome disorders. It will be held in
Denver Colorado on June 24-28, 2005. If you would like information on the research please contact Dr. Nicole Tartiglia. If you would like to join us just for the
retreat on the weekend contact Angela Cooper.

RECRUITMENT FOR RESEARCH STUDY Recruiting patients with Sex Chromosome Aneuploidy including:

Klinefelter’s Syndrome (47,XXY) Klinefelter’s Syndrome
Variants (48,XXXY or 49,XXXXY) Turner’s Syndrome
(45,X) 48, XXYY Syndrome 47, XYY Syndrome 47, XXX
Syndrome 48,XXXX or 49,XXXXX Syndrome 

Any other form of sex chromosome aneuploidy 

We are studying the development, behavior, emotions, and physical problems of children and adults with different sex chromosome abnormalities. Our goal is to
further describe the differences that commonly occur in these patients. We also want to describe the medications that have been helpful in treating the
behavioral and emotional challenges in patients with these syndromes. 

Methods of the research include: 
(1) An interview and physical examination performed by the developmental pediatricians at The University of California Davis Medical Center M.I.N.D. Institute 
(2) A packet of surveys and questionnaires about you/your child’s development, behaviors, medical problems, and medications 
(3) A testing session testing fine motor skills, verbal skills, memory, reasoning, and visual perception. 
(4) An optional blood test to study the genetic differences in patients with anxiety, impulsivity, and other behavioral problems. All people of any age with
sex chromosome aneuploidy are eligible to participate.

There are no direct benefits to the participants in the study. There is no financial compensation for participation in the study. Airfare for participant
(and 1 parent) may be arranged if more than 500 miles from Sacramento.

For Further Information Contact:
Dr. Nicole Tartaglia
Phone: (916)703-0286 
E-Mail: nicole.tartaglia@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

Mail: 
Dr. Tartaglia,
UCDMC M.I.N.D. Institute 2825 50th Street, Ste 2322,
Sacramento, CA 95817