Building a registry to understand mitochondrial diseases better

This trial is creating a central registry and sample bank for mitochondrial disease patients across North America. Researchers will collect your medical information and tissue samples (with your permission) to help speed up research and understanding of these rare genetic disorders that affect how your cells produce energy.

Mitochondrial diseases are rare and often missed by doctors, which makes it hard for researchers to find enough patients for studies. By gathering patient information and samples in one place, researchers can work more efficiently to develop better treatments.