Clinical trials: DNA Methylation
Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Multicenter Clinical Trial of Sputum DNA Testing for Lung Cancer in China
The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of Human Multigene Methylation Detection Kit (Fluorescent PCR Method) for help diagnose lung cancer by comparing with clinical standard method…
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT05337163
- Testing
- Diagnostic Test: Sputum DNA methylation analysis, chest CT or pathological examination
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,564 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Creative Biosciences (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Kidney Cancer
Studying Genes Using Cord Blood and Placenta Samples From Relatively Healthy Newborns and Samples From Younger Patients With Wilms Tumor
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and tissue from newborns and from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01576211
- Testing
- DNA methylation analysis, RNA analysis, allele-specific oligonucleotide real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Cervical Cancer, Papillomavirus Infections
DNA Methylation and the Increased Risk of Cervical Cancer Development
This study aims to investigate the correlation between reproductive tract microbiota and DNA methylation in cervical epithelial cells, as well as its impact on the development of cervical cancer, through a paired case-control…
- Trial name
- NCT06859151
- Testing
- Reproductive tract microbiota
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhujiang Hospital
Emergence Delirium, Postoperative Complications
Epigenetics in PostOperative Pediatric Emergence Delirium
Emergence delirium (ED) infers the occurrence of behavior and cognition changes during the early postoperative period. Main signs and symptoms of ED are the disturbances of consciousness and awareness of the environment, with…
- Conditions
- Emergence Delirium, Postoperative Complications, DNA Methylation
- Trial name
- EPOPED (NCT03787849)
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Propofol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Stunting, Development, Child
Methylation, mIcrobiome, NUtritional sTatus, and dEvelopment of Stunted Children
The investigators will conduct a case-control study among under-two children in Lombok Timur, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The power required to detect changes in epigenetic markers may not be sufficient in the cohort study.
- Conditions
- Stunting, Development, Child, DNA Methylation, Epigenetics
- Trial name
- MINUTES (NCT05779904)
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SEAMEO Regional Centre for Food and Nutrition
Bladder Cancer, Urocystitis
A Multicenter Clinical Trial of Urine DNA Testing for Bladder Cancer in China
The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of Human Multigene Methylation Detection Kit (Fluorescent PCR Method) for help diagnose bladder cancer by comparing with clinical standard method…
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Urocystitis, Urinary Bladder Stone, Urothelial Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT05337189
- Testing
- Urine DNA methylation analysis, medical imaging and/or cystoscopy and/or pathological examination
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 482 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Creative Biosciences (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Neurogenetics and Multi-omics of Neuroinflammatory Diseases in Multiplex Families to Improve Patients Health
The goal of this observational study is to learn why some families have several members with multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), or MOG antibody-associated disease (MOGAD).
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, MOG Antibody-Associated Disease, Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS
- Trial name
- NeuroDIP (NCT07902479)
- Testing
- Blood sampling and multi-omic profiling
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Graves Disease
DNA Methylation and Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Hashimoto Thyroiditis (HT) and Graves Disease (GD) are known to be caused by abnormal immune response against self cells and tissues.
- Trial name
- THYRODNA (NCT02491567)
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Congenital Heart Disease
Study on Clinical Prognosis, Risk Factors and Genetic Basis of Congenital Heart Disease
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of parental peri-natal environmental risk factors and genetic factors on the development of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Trial name
- SCPRFGBCHD (NCT01669057)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Preterm Birth, Parent-Child Relations
Epigenetics and Protective Factors in the Preterm Infant
Preterm infants (PT) spend their first weeks of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where they are exposed to unfavorable conditions with different effects on child development including long-term alterations in…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Parent-Child Relations, Epigenetics
- Trial name
- EPIC (NCT04804280)
- Testing
- DNA methylation of target genes, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) acquisition
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Preterm Birth, Parent-Child Relations
Biological Underpinnings of Socio-emotional Regulation in Preterm Infants and Healthy Controls
Preterm infants (PT) often need to spend their first weeks of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where they are exposed to several adverse conditions.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Parent-Child Relations, Epigenetics
- Trial name
- NCT05253924
- Testing
- DNA methylation of target genes, EEG acquisition
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Ovarian Cancer
The Epigenetic Regulatory Role of P-element Induced Wimpy Testis (Piwi) Interacting RNA-823 (piR-823) in Ovarian Cancer Progression
Ovarian cancer (OC) has one of the highest mortality rates for female malignant tumors, attributed to advanced cancer stages upon diagnosis as well as a high recurrence rate.
- Trial name
- NCT06320418
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Rare Fetal Genetic Diseases, Congenital Malformation
Characterization and Contribution of Genome-wide DNA Methylation (DNA Methylation Episignatures) in Rare Diseases With Prenatal Onset
It is necessary to define reference DNA Methylation Episignatures from fetal DNA. The hypotheses are: It is possible to define reference DNA Methylation Episignatures from fetal DNA extracted from amniotic fluid or frozen tissues…
- Trial name
- FOETEPISIGN (NCT06475651)
- Testing
- Methylation analysis
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Aberrant DNA Methylation
Methyl-Donors and EpiGenetics in The Gambia
Accumulating evidence suggests that early-life nutrition can affect metabolism and thus increase the risk of disease in adulthood (e.g. type II diabetes and obesity).
- Trial name
- MDEG (NCT01811641)
- Testing
- season, dietary intake
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical Research Council
Maltreatment, Child
Differential DNA Methylation as a Function of a Parenting Intervention
The aim of this study is to experimentally assess whether an early parenting intervention for maltreating parents results in differential epigenetic marking of children's genome, particularly of DNA associated with immune system…
- Trial name
- NCT03374969
- Testing
- Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, Developmental Education for Families
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Investigation of the Genetic and Environmental Causes of Autism: a Multi-Center Study
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms that may contribute to the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in individuals of different age groups.
- Trial name
- ASD-Omics-TR (NCT06662591)
- Where
- 20 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Research and Treatment Society of Genetic Disorders
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Methylation of DNA in Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (METHYLDIAB)
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a well-studied autoimmune disease resulting in insulin deficiency due to selective β-cell destruction.
- Trial name
- METHYLDIAB (NCT04139369)
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Puberty, Healthy
Negative Emotionality and Epigenetics During Puberty
Pubertal transition leads to enduring neuroendocrine changes along with changes in the epigenome. The prevalence of psychiatric disorders significantly increases in females compared to males after puberty.
- Conditions
- Puberty, Healthy, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT06690866
- Testing
- Stress
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Research Training Group 2804
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Overcoming Obstacles in Epigenetic Analysis of Human Twins
Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., however scientists have failed to learn fully what are the causes of this disease.
- Trial name
- Epitwin (NCT04279704)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine