ICD Q93.82ORPHA:904WS

Williams Syndrome

Williams syndrome is caused by a deletion of approximately 25 genes on chromosome 7, including the elastin gene. It causes supravalvular aortic stenosis, intellectual disability, a distinctive personality with strong language skills but poor visuospatial ability, and characteristic facial features. Cardiovascular monitoring is lifelong.

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What is Williams Syndrome?

Williams syndrome is caused by a deletion of approximately 25 genes on chromosome 7, including the elastin gene. It causes supravalvular aortic stenosis, intellectual disability, a distinctive personality with strong language skills but poor visuospatial ability, and characteristic facial features. Cardiovascular monitoring is lifelong.

How many clinical trials are available for Williams Syndrome?

RareWays currently indexes 25 clinical trials for Williams Syndrome, of which 10 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.

Where does the research data for Williams Syndrome come from?

RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.

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