Clinical trials: Genetic Predisposition
Breast Cancer, Healthy
Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
This study will explore whether different forms, or variants, of genes are related to a person s risk of developing breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00004565
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 737 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Gastroenteritis, Acute Gastroenteritis
Glycan Attachment Specificity, Toward ROtavirus Vaccine IMprovement GASTROVIMc (Clinical Investigation)
The GASTROVIM research explores the links between individual genetic susceptibility, genetic variability of rotavirus strains and effectiveness of immunization with the rotavirus vaccination: a clinical investigation to assess…
- Trial name
- Gastrovimc (NCT02902445)
- Testing
- rotavirus rapid screen test, polymorphism exploration
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 611 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Metabolic Diseases, Neurological and Mental Health Conditions
Growing Up in Singapore Towards Healthy Outcomes
This study aims to examine the role of genetic and epigenetic factors, maternal nutrition, lifestyle, emotional health, and other environmental factors in pregnancy or postpartum period that can influence future maternal risk of…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Diseases, Neurological and Mental Health Conditions, Genetic Predisposition, Skin Condition
- Trial name
- GUSTO (NCT01174875)
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 1,247 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Invasive GAS Infection
Invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Infection in Children: Bacterial Virulence Factors and Detection of Host Immunological and/or Genetic Factors of Predisposition to Infections
The main objective of the study is to characterize the virulence factors of SGA and identify immunological and / or genetic factors predisposing to infections in children hospitalized with invasive GAS infection.
- Trial name
- StreptoPedia (NCT02010294)
- Testing
- DNA samples, GAS strains
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Non-Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Clinical and Genetic Studies in Familial Non-medullary Thyroid Cancer
Background: Researchers are studying types of thyroid cancer that seem to cluster in families. Non-medullary thyroid cancer accounts for the vast majority of all types of thyroid cancer, but little is known about possible genes…
- Trial name
- NCT01109420
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Birth Defects, Cleft Palate
Svangerskap, Arv, Og Miljo (Pregnancy, Heredity and Environment)
This proposal describes a population-based case-control study of all Norwegian infants born with cleft lip or palate over a five-year period. The study will be jointly supported by the U.S.
- Conditions
- Birth Defects, Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip
- Trial name
- NCT00340977
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 4,091 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Genetic Predisposition, Cancer
Genetic Investigation of Cancer Predisposition
Clinical information and samples (blood, saliva, and tumor) will be collected from patients with multiple cancers and/or a family history of cancer as well as from affected and unaffected relatives; samples will be systematically…
- Trial name
- NCT04620278
- Testing
- DNA or RNA Sequencing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Cancer
Discovering New Genetic Markers in Adults and Children Who May Be At Risk for Hereditary Forms of Cancer
This study is being done to attempt to identify genetic mutations or other gene-based variations in adults and children who have cancer, or are likely to develop an inherited form of cancer, and potentially reduce their risk for…
- Trial name
- NCT03922893
- Testing
- Family History Information, ORAGENE, Blood
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Paraganglioma, Pheochromocytoma
Development of a Predictive Model for the Risk of Metastatic Disease in PPGLs, a Retrospective Cohort Study
Phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs) are tumours of the adrenal medulla and extra-adrenal sympathetic nervous system, some which can become metastatic. It is a very rare disease and the tumours are often detected late.
- Conditions
- Paraganglioma, Pheochromocytoma, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Pathology
- Trial name
- PPGL-Pred (NCT04788927)
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Renal Tumor Histology, Kidney Cancer
Frequency, Clinical Phenotype and Genetic Analysis of Heritable Kidney Cancer Syndromes
This study will investigate the frequency, clinical phenotype, management and molecular genetic defects of heritable kidney cancer syndromes. Families with kidney cancer with known or suspected genetic basis will be enrolled.
- Conditions
- Renal Tumor Histology, Kidney Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Familial Renal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05534854
- Testing
- Gene test
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RenJi Hospital
Solid, Liquid, Central Nervous System Tumors
Next Generation Sequencing of Normal Tissues Prospectively in Pediatric Oncology Patients
The development of next generation sequencing (NGS) techniques, including whole genome (WGS), exome (WES) and RNA sequencing has revolutionized the ability of investigators to query the molecular mechanisms underlying tumor…
- Trial name
- NCT02530658
- Testing
- Study Introduction Visit, Informed Consent Visit, Informed Consent Follow-Up Visit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss(RPL)
Genomics and Microbiome Investigation in Cases of Recurrent Pregnancy Losses
Recurrent pregnancy losses (RPL) are characterized by the occurrence of more than one spontaneous pregnancy loss. It is caused by different known factors, but about half of the cases remain without an explanation.
- Trial name
- NCT06604338
- Testing
- Exome test, Microbiota analysis
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Dental Caries
Study of Factors of Genetic Susceptibility Associated to Severe Caries Phenotype
Alteration of the post- eruptive enamel microstructure due to a mutation of a gene coding for a matrix protein could increase the susceptibility of the enamel to caries after tooth eruption.
- Trial name
- Cariogene (NCT00541060)
- Testing
- mutation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Is There a Genetic Predisposition for Acute Stress-induced (Takotsubo) Cardiomyopathy
Acute stress-induced (takotsubo) cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome presents like a heart attack, classically is triggered by intense emotional or physical stress and can have serious health consequences.
- Trial name
- GENETIC (NCT04513054)
- Testing
- Blood collection for genetic analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aberdeen
Hereditary Disease, Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genomic Sequencing for Childhood Risk and Newborn Illness
The Genomic Sequencing for Childhood Risk and Newborn Illness (the BabySeq Project) is a research study exploring the use of genomic sequencing in newborns. The National Institutes of Health is funding this study.
- Trial name
- NCT02422511
- Testing
- Genomic sequencing, Family history report
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,205 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Acromegaly, Gigantism
Genetics of Endocrine Tumours - Familial Isolated Pituitary Adenoma - FIPA
The research is aimed at identifying new predisposition genes for endocrine tumours. Our focus initially is on pituitary adenomas including growth hormone-secreting tumors (somatotrophinomas) and prolactin secreting tumours…
- Conditions
- Acromegaly, Gigantism, Familial Isolated Pituitary Adenoma, FIPA
- Trial name
- NCT00461188
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
COVID-19, Coronavirus 2019
Genetics of COVID-19 Susceptibility and Manifestations
Background: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19, or SARS-CoV-2) is a serious public health problem, and genetics may play a role in how serious the illness becomes in certain people.
- Trial name
- NCT04371432
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 721 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis
Early Prediction of Outcomes Following Optic Neuritis: Development and Acceptability of a Prognostic Tool
The goal of this observational study is to determine whether genetic information, together with clinical information, can be used to improve prediction of future multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis after a first-time episode of…
- Conditions
- Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein (MOG)-Antibody Related Disorders
- Trial name
- MS Predictor (NCT07704294)
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Intracranial Aneurysm
Genetic Analysis of Familial Brain Aneurysms
This study will investigate cerebral (brain) aneurysms and their possible inheritance patterns in families. It will try to determine how often brain aneurysms occur in families in which more than one member has had an aneurysm…
- Trial name
- NCT00011856
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Cancer, Hereditary Neoplasms
Rare Tumors and Cancer Predisposition in Individuals and Families
Background: Some people may be prone to develop cancer for many reasons. Factors that affect their risk include the genes they inherit and the environment they live and work in.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Hereditary Neoplasms, Genetic Predisposition to Cancer, Environment
- Trial name
- NCT05350761
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)