Pulmonary HypertensionRUGCC-PHNCT07217522
Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Pulmonary Hypertension
An observational study of Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, run by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn more about how genes impact the risk of pulmonary hypertension. Anyone 18 or older living in the US is eligible, and a diagnosis of PH is NOT required. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1 PH)
- What is being tested?
- Saliva sample and Health surveys
- How many people
- 10,000 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 23 Aug 2025to 31 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Observational
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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of anyone at least 18 years old who lives in the United States, including both individuals who have or had pulmonary hypertension and those who have not. Participants include males, females, non-binary, and all race-ethnic groups.
Who may be able to join
- age 18 years or older
- currently living in the United States
- able to understand and follow written instructions in English
- have access to the internet and a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone
- willing to provide written informed consent for participation
- willing to provide DNA via a saliva sample using a collection kit mailed to the study participant's home
- willing to complete a survey with questions about health related to the study of pulmonary hypertension.
Who cannot join
- Age 17 or below
- Not currently living in the United States
- Not able to participate in an online research study in English
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Steve Buyske, Ph.D. contact
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854
Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854
Tara Matise, Ph.D., 848-445-3125, rugcc-ph@rutgers.edu
Tara Matise, Ph.D.
About this study
The goal of this observational study is to learn more about how genes impact the risk of pulmonary hypertension. Anyone 18 or older living in the US is eligible, and a diagnosis of PH is NOT required. Study participation is online, and it takes about 20 minutes to complete health surveys and request a saliva collection kit sent through US mail. In return, study participants may opt to receive information about their genetic ancestry at no cost.
Read the detailed description
This is an online research study to learn more about how genes affect the risk of pulmonary hypertension. No office visit is required and in return, participants may receive information about their genetic ancestry for free. Population-based echocardiography surveys show that pulmonary hypertension (PH) affects roughly 2-3 % of community-dwelling adults and becomes more common with age. This study will increase our understanding of the genetic basis of breast cancer, which is a crucial step in drug development to improve current treatment options. The study investigators seek a diverse population because diversity among participants maximizes the usefulness of the data. Participants will use our online study portal to answer questions about their health and provide their DNA via a saliva sample using a pre-paid mailer. Participation takes approximately 20 minutes. Participants will be invited to share data from their electronic health records, but this is not required for study participation. The study investigators keep participants engaged with short monthly newsletters.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1 PH), Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated With Connective Tissue Disease, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated With Connective Tissue Disease (Disorder), Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated With Schistosomiasis (Disorder)
- Being tested
- Saliva sample, Health surveys
- Medical subject headings
- Hypertension, Pulmonary, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Saliva sampleGenetic
Saliva sample is sent via prepaid US Mail for DNA extraction
Health surveysOther
Health surveys are filled out online in the study portal.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary hypertension cases | Study participants who have been diagnosed with any form of pulmonary hypertension, either currently or in the past. Receives: Genetic: Saliva sample; Other: Health surveys | |
| Pulmonary hypertension controls | Study participants who have not been diagnosed with any form of pulmonary hypertension, either currently or in the past. Receives: Genetic: Saliva sample; Other: Health surveys |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Genetic risk variants associated with pulmonary hypertension
Genetic factors will be measured through whole exome sequencing along with genotyping of common variants, and then correlated with pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary hypertension subtype.
Measured: 2 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Oct 2025
- Study start23 Aug 2025
- Primary completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pulmonary HypertensionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 10,000 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Tara Matise, Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Investigators
- Tara Matise, Ph.D., Principal investigator, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07217522
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Pro2025001041
- Acronym
- RUGCC-PH
- Status last verified
- Oct 2025
- First submitted
- 14 Oct 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No