Genetic PolymorphismsNCT00340886
NIEHS/UNC Environmental Polymorphism Study
An observational study of Genetic Polymorphisms, run by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The Environmental Genome Project (EGP) has completely or partially resequenced the protein coding and regulatory regions of 53 environmentally sensitive genes from 72 anonymous individuals of varying ethnic backgrounds to date. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Genetic Polymorphisms
- How many people
- 485 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2001to 19 May 2010
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients must be greater than or equal to 18 years of age and currently having their blood drawn for a CBC and/or a HbA1c assay.
- There are no health status criteria for participating in this study; patients may be healthy or have preexisting conditions.
Who cannot join
- Patients will not be excluded based on gender, ethnicity, race or religion.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of North Carolina Medical Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
About this study
Official title: Environmental Polymorphism Study (EPS)
The Environmental Genome Project (EGP) has completely or partially resequenced the protein coding and regulatory regions of 53 environmentally sensitive genes from 72 anonymous individuals of varying ethnic backgrounds to date. Some of the same genes have been resequenced in an additional set of 20 samples, and, in a subset of these, the introns and promoter regions have been sequenced as well. Within this population, 523 allelic variants (genetic polymorphisms), mostly single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), have been found to date. If the polymorphism alters the behavior or expression of the encoded protein, it might be of clinical significance.
The Office of Clinical Research is planning to establish a large resource bank of frozen DNA samples (20,000) and make it available to NIEHS intramural investigators involved in the EGP to screen for the presence of these SNPs and other mutations by standard genotyping methods. To investigate the feasibility of such a large collection of samples, we plan to first conduct a pilot study to estimate the accrual rate and uncover potential problems that may be encountered in the larger effort. This IRB proposal is for the pilot study in which we will collect whole blood samples (EDTA-anticoagulated) from 481 patients at UNC Medical Center. Once the pilot study is complete, we will decide whether to proceed with the larger, 20,000 sample collection and if so, develop and submit for review a new IRB protocol for its implementation taking date from the pilot study into account.
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For both the pilot study and larger, 20,000 sample collection, only blood left over from patients already having their blood drawn for hematology (complete blood count or CBC) assays as part of their routine clinical management will be used, thus eliminating the need to collect extra blood. Once the samples have been obtained from the clinical hematology laboratory and processed, they will be identifiable only with a unique identification number and sent to an NIEHS contractor (BioServe Biotechnlolgies, Laurel, MD) for DNA isolation.
During recruitment, interviewers will explain the study to potential participants, obtain their signatures on the informed consent documents, and answer any questions they have concerning this study. At this time, potential participants will be informed that, depending on the results of the genetic analyses of their blood samples, they may be recontacted at a later date and asked to participate in follow-up genotype/phenotype studies. These follow-up studies will be separate from this protocol and the subjects of future IRB proposals. The ultimate objective of these sample collections, combined with the follow-up genotype/phenotype studies, is to identify groups of individuals with genetic polymorphisms in environmentally sensitive genes, and to correlate their genotype with their clinical phenotype, a process known as "ascertainment by genotype."
Read the detailed description
The Environmental Genome Project (EGP) has completely or partially resequenced the protein coding and regulatory regions of 53 environmentally sensitive genes from 72 anonymous individuals of varying ethnic backgrounds to date. Some of the same genes have been resequenced in an additional set of 20 samples, and, in a subset of these, the introns and promoter regions have been sequenced as well. Within this population, 523 allelic variants (genetic polymorphisms), mostly single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), have been found to date. If the polymorphism alters the behavior or expression of the encoded protein, it might be of clinical significance.
The Program in Clinical Research is planning to establish a large resource bank of frozen DNA samples (20,000) and make it available to NIEHS intramural investigators involved in the EGP to screen for the presence of these SNPs and other mutations by standard genotyping methods. To investigate the feasibility of such a large collection of samples,
we plan to first conduct a pilot study to estimate the accrual rate and uncover potential problems that may be encountered in the larger effort. This IRB proposal is for the pilot study in which we will collect whole blood samples (EDTA-anticoagulated) from 481 patients at UNC Medical Center. Once the pilot study is complete, we will decide whether to proceed with the larger, 20,000 sample collection and if so, develop and submit for review a new IRB protocol for its implementation taking data from the pilot study into account.
For both the pilot study and larger, 20,000 sample collection, only blood left over from patients already having their blood drawn for hematology (complete blood count or CBC) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) assays as part of their routine clinical management will be used, thus eliminating the need to collect extra blood. Once the samples have been obtained from the clinical laboratory and processed, they will be identifiable only with a unique identification number and sent to an NIEHS contractor (BioServe Biotechnlolgies, Laurel, MD) for DNA isolation.
During recruitment, interviewers will explain the study to potential participants, obtain their signatures on the informed consent documents, and answer any questions they have concerning this study. At this time, potential participants will be informed that, depending on the results of the genetic analyses of their blood samples, they may be recontacted at a later date and asked to participate in follow-up genotype/phenotype studies. These follow-up studies will be separate from this protocol and the subjects of future IRB proposals. The ultimate objective of these sample collections, combined with the follow-up genotype/phenotype studies, is to identify groups of individuals with genetic polymorphisms in environmentally sensitive genes, and to correlate their genotype with their clinical phenotype, a process known as "ascertainment by genotype."
- Conditions
- Genetic Polymorphisms
- Keywords
- Genetic Susceptibility, Single Nucleotide Polymorphism, Environmental Risk Factor, Allelic Variants, Ascertainment by Genotype
- Medical subject headings
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Jun 2006 (estimated)
- Study start1 Oct 2001
- Study completion19 May 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
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More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Enrolment
- 485 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00340886
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 999902004
- Other IDs
- 02-E-N004
- Status last verified
- 19 May 2010
- First submitted
- 19 Jun 2006
- Last updated
- 2 Jul 2017
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jul 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Environmental Polymorphism Study (EPS)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00340886
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 999902004
- Conditions
- Genetic Polymorphisms
- Keywords
- Genetic Susceptibility, Single Nucleotide Polymorphism, Environmental Risk Factor, Allelic Variants, Ascertainment by Genotype
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 485 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)US National Institutes of Health
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2001
- Study completion
- 19 May 2010
- First posted
- 21 Jun 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The Environmental Genome Project (EGP) has completely or partially resequenced the protein coding and regulatory regions of 53 environmentally sensitive genes from 72 anonymous individuals of varying ethnic backgrounds to date. Some of the same genes have been resequenced in an additional set of 20 samples, and, in a subset of these, the introns and promoter regions have been sequenced as well. Within this population, 523 allelic variants (genetic polymorphisms), mostly single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), have been found to date. If the polymorphism alters the behavior or expression of the encoded protein, it might be of clinical significance.
The Office of Clinical Research is planning to establish a large resource bank of frozen DNA samples (20,000) and make it available to NIEHS intramural investigators involved in the EGP to screen for the presence of these SNPs and other mutations by standard genotyping methods. To investigate the feasibility of such a large collection of samples, we plan to first conduct a pilot study to estimate the accrual rate and uncover potential problems that may be encountered in the larger effort. This IRB proposal is for the pilot study in which we will collect whole blood samples (EDTA-anticoagulated) from 481 patients at UNC Medical Center. Once the pilot study is complete, we will decide whether to proceed with the larger, 20,000 sample collection and if so, develop and submit for review a new IRB protocol for its implementation taking date from the pilot study into account.
For both the pilot study and larger, 20,000 sample collection, only blood left over from patients already having their blood drawn for hematology (complete blood count or CBC) assays as part of their routine clinical management will be used, thus eliminating the need to collect extra blood. Once the samples have been obtained from the clinical hematology laboratory and processed, they will be identifiable only with a unique identification number and sent to an NIEHS contractor (BioServe Biotechnlolgies, Laurel, MD) for DNA isolation.
During recruitment, interviewers will explain the study to potential participants, obtain their signatures on the informed consent documents, and answer any questions they have concerning this study. At this time, potential participants will be informed that, depending on the results of the genetic analyses of their blood samples, they may be recontacted at a later date and asked to participate in follow-up genotype/phenotype studies. These follow-up studies will be separate from this protocol and the subjects of future IRB proposals. The ultimate objective of these sample collections, combined with the follow-up genotype/phenotype studies, is to identify groups of individuals with genetic polymorphisms in environmentally sensitive genes, and to correlate their genotype with their clinical phenotype, a process known as "ascertainment by genotype."
Detailed description
The Environmental Genome Project (EGP) has completely or partially resequenced the protein coding and regulatory regions of 53 environmentally sensitive genes from 72 anonymous individuals of varying ethnic backgrounds to date. Some of the same genes have been resequenced in an additional set of 20 samples, and, in a subset of these, the introns and promoter regions have been sequenced as well. Within this population, 523 allelic variants (genetic polymorphisms), mostly single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), have been found to date. If the polymorphism alters the behavior or expression of the encoded protein, it might be of clinical significance.
The Program in Clinical Research is planning to establish a large resource bank of frozen DNA samples (20,000) and make it available to NIEHS intramural investigators involved in the EGP to screen for the presence of these SNPs and other mutations by standard genotyping methods. To investigate the feasibility of such a large collection of samples,
we plan to first conduct a pilot study to estimate the accrual rate and uncover potential problems that may be encountered in the larger effort. This IRB proposal is for the pilot study in which we will collect whole blood samples (EDTA-anticoagulated) from 481 patients at UNC Medical Center. Once the pilot study is complete, we will decide whether to proceed with the larger, 20,000 sample collection and if so, develop and submit for review a new IRB protocol for its implementation taking data from the pilot study into account.
For both the pilot study and larger, 20,000 sample collection, only blood left over from patients already having their blood drawn for hematology (complete blood count or CBC) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) assays as part of their routine clinical management will be used, thus eliminating the need to collect extra blood. Once the samples have been obtained from the clinical laboratory and processed, they will be identifiable only with a unique identification number and sent to an NIEHS contractor (BioServe Biotechnlolgies, Laurel, MD) for DNA isolation.
During recruitment, interviewers will explain the study to potential participants, obtain their signatures on the informed consent documents, and answer any questions they have concerning this study. At this time, potential participants will be informed that, depending on the results of the genetic analyses of their blood samples, they may be recontacted at a later date and asked to participate in follow-up genotype/phenotype studies. These follow-up studies will be separate from this protocol and the subjects of future IRB proposals. The ultimate objective of these sample collections, combined with the follow-up genotype/phenotype studies, is to identify groups of individuals with genetic polymorphisms in environmentally sensitive genes, and to correlate their genotype with their clinical phenotype, a process known as "ascertainment by genotype."
Study design
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients must be greater than or equal to 18 years of age and currently having their blood drawn for a CBC and/or a HbA1c assay.
- There are no health status criteria for participating in this study; patients may be healthy or have preexisting conditions.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients will not be excluded based on gender, ethnicity, race or religion.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Jul 2017.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Genetic Polymorphisms, run by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jul 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Jul 2017.