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Consensus reporting guidelines to address gaps in descriptions of ultra-rare genetic conditions

AlMail, Ali; Jamjoom, Ahmed; Pan, Amy; Feng, Min Yi; Chau, Vann; D'Gama, Alissa M; Howell, Katherine; ... Costain, Gregory; + view all (2024) Consensus reporting guidelines to address gaps in descriptions of ultra-rare genetic conditions. npj Genomic Medicine , 9 (1) , Article 27. 10.1038/s41525-024-00408-w. Green open access

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Abstract

Genome-wide sequencing and genetic matchmaker services are propelling a new era of genotype-driven ascertainment of novel genetic conditions. The degree to which reported phenotype data in discovery-focused studies address informational priorities for clinicians and families is unclear. We identified reports published from 2017 to 2021 in 10 genetics journals of novel Mendelian disorders. We adjudicated the quality and detail of the phenotype data via 46 questions pertaining to six priority domains: (I) Development, cognition, and mental health; (II) Feeding and growth; (III) Medication use and treatment history; (IV) Pain, sleep, and quality of life; (V) Adulthood; and (VI) Epilepsy. For a subset of articles, all subsequent published follow-up case descriptions were identified and assessed in a similar manner. A modified Delphi approach was used to develop consensus reporting guidelines, with input from content experts across four countries. In total, 200 of 3243 screened publications met inclusion criteria. Relevant phenotypic details across each of the 6 domains were rated superficial or deficient in >87% of papers. For example, less than 10% of publications provided details regarding neuropsychiatric diagnoses and "behavioural issues", or about the type/nature of feeding problems. Follow-up reports (n = 95) rarely contributed this additional phenotype data. In summary, phenotype information relevant to clinical management, genetic counselling, and the stated priorities of patients and families is lacking for many newly described genetic diseases. The PHELIX (PHEnotype LIsting fiX) reporting guideline checklists were developed to improve phenotype reporting in the genomic era.

Type: Article
Title: Consensus reporting guidelines to address gaps in descriptions of ultra-rare genetic conditions
Location: England
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1038/s41525-024-00408-w
Publisher version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41525-024-00408-w
Language: English
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Keywords: IPCHiP Executive Committee
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health > Developmental Neurosciences Dept
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10190573
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