Clinical trials: Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Molecular Genetics Study of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Characterization of NCP Susceptibility Gene(s)
The objective of this study is to characterize genes associated either with susceptibility or resistance to the development nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) in a Chinese population where the incidence of NPC is as high as 50 in…
- Trial name
- NCT00341146
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 6,490 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Ketamine Abuse, Psychotic Disorders
Substance Misuse To Psychosis for Ketamine (SToP-K)
Evidence suggests that repeated or chronic ketamine use, as compared to acute ketamine users, posed a higher clinical risk of developing psychotic disorders, potentially related to the underlying chronic N-methyl-D-aspartate…
- Conditions
- Ketamine Abuse, Psychotic Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Schizophrenia
- Trial name
- NCT03485339
- Testing
- genome testing
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Crohn's Disease, Genetic Predisposition
Abnormal Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Subjects at High Risk for Crohn's Disease
Transversal multicentric French study on the microbiota in patients with Crohn's disease and their first degree healthy relatives The primary objective is the comparison of microbiota between patients with CD, healthy controls…
- Trial name
- MAGIC (NCT02826330)
- Testing
- biomarkers
- Where
- 10 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Obesity, Hyperlipidemia
Body Worlds 3 Nutrition Display
Primary Aim # 1: Determine the willingness of the public to participate in an intervention trial - NutritionQuest's Alive!TM - available in a public forum.
- Trial name
- NCT00669500
- Testing
- Lifestyle intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,188 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Pediatric Cancer, Predisposition, Genetic
Psychosocial Impact of Disclosing Cancer Predisposition Genetic Testing Results During Childhood
The participants are being asked to take part in this research study because the participant is a child who has been diagnosed with cancer and has completed genetic testing to find out if the participant has a variant in a gene…
- Trial name
- NCT04848142
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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
Genetic Predisposition
Barriers and Facilitators of Parent-Child Communication in Children With Cancer Predisposition
Testing children, adolescents, and young adults (CAYA) for a genetic risk for cancer can help with early prevention and detection of cancers through regular follow-ups and medical care.
- Trial name
- NCT05849155
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Obesity, Children
Polygenic Risk Score to Predict Weight Loss Intervention in Children With Obesity
Children with obesity are prone to suffering from metabolic diseases, which undoubtedly increases the burden of public health. Since obesity is a multiple gene disease, a comprehensive approach using polygenic risk scores (PRS)…
- Trial name
- NCT05466097
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Recurrent Childhood Kidney Neoplasm, Stage I Kidney Wilms Tumor
Gene Analysis in Studying Susceptibility to Wilms Tumor
This clinical trial studies gene analysis in studying susceptibility to Wilms tumor. Finding genetic markers for Wilms tumor may help identify patients who are at risk of relapse.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Childhood Kidney Neoplasm, Stage I Kidney Wilms Tumor, Stage II Kidney Wilms Tumor, Stage III Kidney Wilms Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01808079
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Coronary Disease, Inflammation
Genetic Predisposition of Coronary Artery Disease -- The COROGENE-Study
The aim of this study is to identify genetic loci,or gene variations contributing to inflammation and to the development of CHD.
- Trial name
- NCT00417534
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Helsinki
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID), Primary Immune Regulatory Disorder
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) for Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) and Other Autoimmune Manifestations of Primary Immune Regulatory Disorders (PIRD)
This is a research protocol that will examine Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) using a reduced conditioning regimen (RIC) with total body Irradiation (TBI) in those diagnosed with Common Variable Immunodeficiency…
- Conditions
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID), Primary Immune Regulatory Disorder, Immune Dysregulation, DiGeorge Syndrome
- Trial name
- CVID/PIRD (NCT07284641)
- Testing
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Paul Szabolcs
Rare Diseases, Genetic Predisposition
Mitochondrial Diseases - Long-read Genome and Transcriptome Sequencing in Cases Unresolved After Short-read Genomics
The MiDiSeq project will enroll 20 unresolved index patients with suspected mitochondrial disease prioritized for genomic analysis.
- Trial name
- NCT03962452
- Testing
- Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Infectious Disease
Genetic Susceptibility to Severe Infections
Only a fraction of individuals infected with microbes develop clinical disease. This observation raises fundamental questions about the pathogenesis of infectious diseases.
- Trial name
- PREDISPOSITI (NCT06102070)
- Testing
- Blood samples drawing, Skin biopsy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Predisposition, Genetic, Cancer Childhood
EXOme Rare Cancers in Children (EXOCARE)
Other than high-dose radiation and previous chemotherapy, few strong risk factors have been identified as causes of childhood cancer.
- Conditions
- Predisposition, Genetic, Cancer Childhood, Development Delay
- Trial name
- EXOCARE (NCT03472807)
- Testing
- Collection of blood sample or saliva, Collection of a tumor sample taken before the participation of the patient in study, Collection of blood sample if tumor sample is not available
- Where
- 27 sites in France, Reunion
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Genetics Disease, Genetics/Birth Defects
VIGOR: Virtual Genome Center for Infant Health
This study will provide rigorous evaluation of implementing a virtual genome center into community clinical settings without highly specialized resources, thereby offering generalizable insights as to how best to implement…
- Conditions
- Genetics Disease, Genetics/Birth Defects, Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05205356
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 631 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Epidemiology
Genetic Susceptibility in Migrant Farmworker Children
Primary Objectives: 1. To test the hypothesis that children whose mothers are Migrant/Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFs) (occupationally-exposed to pesticides) may be at a higher risk for exhibiting mutagen-induced DNA damage than…
- Trial name
- NCT00501280
- Testing
- Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 768 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cerebral Palsy
Genetic Predisposition in Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a major neurodevelopmental disorder with an estimated prevalence of approximately one in 500 children. It is characterised by permanent developmental disorders of movement and posture, responsible for…
- Trial name
- PREGENE PC (NCT05317234)
- Testing
- Whole-exome sequencing
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Metabolic Disease, Neurological and Mental Health Conditions
Singapore PREconception Study of Long-Term Maternal and Child Outcomes
We aim to test the following primary hypothesis that nutrition, lifestyle, and maternal emotional health prior to pregnancy and/or during the first trimester alter the expression of metabolic or neurodevelopmental endophenotypes…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Disease, Neurological and Mental Health Conditions, Genetics Predisposition, Skin Condition
- Trial name
- S-PRESTO (NCT03531658)
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 1,054 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Type1diabetes, Celiac Disease
Newborn Screening for Genetic Susceptibility to Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease and Prospective Follow-up Study
This is an observational study, in which newborn infants from the general population are screened at birth for HLA-conferred susceptibility to type 1 diabetes and celiac disease.
- Trial name
- BABYSCREEN (NCT04958356)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 9,690 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Helsinki
Gastric Cancer, Genetic Predisposition
Research for Associated Genes for Gastric Cancer in Family Member With Affected First-Degree Relatives
Familial gastric cancer accounts for 10% of all cases, but predisposing genetic variations is unknown except for CDH1 mutation. Because Germline mutation is believed to be a key aspect of cancer predisposition, we plan to recruit…
- Trial name
- NCT03486574
- Testing
- Positive result from pathological test
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital