Clinical trials: Cancer Genetics
Acne, Actinic Keratosis
Potential Research Study Participant Registry
The purpose of the potential research study participant registry is to keep potential research subjects informed about any future research studies in which they may meet the criteria for enrollment.
- Conditions
- Acne, Actinic Keratosis, Dysplastic Nevi, Eczema
- Trial name
- NCT00710489
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 265 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Gynecologic Cancer, Hereditary Cancer Syndrome
Chatbot to Maximize Hereditary Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment
In this study, the investigators aim to compare a mobile health platform, known as a 'chatbot,' that leverages artificial intelligence and natural language processing to scale communication, to 'usual care' that patients would…
- Trial name
- NCT05562778
- Testing
- Chatbot
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Psychological Distress, Genetic Testing
Psychological Support and Psycho-Emotional Trajectories in Cancer Genetics.
Undergoing a cancer genetic testing pathway and receiving results regarding a personal or familial cancer predisposition can generate substantial, multifaceted psycho-emotional distress for patients.
- Conditions
- Psychological Distress, Genetic Testing, Hereditary Neoplastic Syndromes, Neoplasms
- Trial name
- PsyOncoGen (NCT07695506)
- Testing
- Patients undergoing their first cancer genetic testing consultation who choose to utilise the clinical psychological support offered by the unit, Patients undergoing their first cancer genetic testing consultation who choose to follow the care pathway without utilising the systematically offered clinical psychological support.
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Lung Cancer
The Correlation Between Lung Cancer Susceptibility, Drug Response and Genetic Polymorphism
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Taiwan. The carcinogen in the environment is a key role in the development of lung cancer, and one of its main resource is tobacco.
- Trial name
- NCT01280448
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Enhancing At-risk Latina Women's Use of Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Compared to non-Latina Whites, Latinas have a higher prevalence of BRCA1/2 gene mutations but lower use of genetic cancer risk assessments services (GCRA).
- Trial name
- NCT03075540
- Testing
- Genetic Counseling and Testing YouTube Video
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
HIV I Infection
Leveraging Family-Based Assets for Black MSM In House Ball Communities
Despite the advent of highly effective prevention tools such as HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), Black men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to have the highest incidence of new HIV diagnoses in the US but are least likely…
- Trial name
- NCT05071378
- Testing
- Our Family, Our Voices
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
Bladder Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
The Molecular Predisposition to Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)
The goal of this study is to understand factors which may influence risk for colorectal and other cancers in families. These factors include genetic variability, in combination with diet and lifestyle.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01447199
- Testing
- Health and Diet Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Vasomotor Symptoms as a Sex Hormone-dependent Disorder in Women and Men
A Study to Learn How Different Levels of Decreased Liver Function Influence Blood Levels of Elinzanetant Compared to Normal Liver Function in Male and Female Participants
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat people who have symptoms caused by hormonal changes, like those that happen in women during menopause. These symptoms can include vasomotor symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT04903821
- Testing
- BAY3427080
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Obesity
Low Carb Diets & Exercise for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Reduction
The purposes of this study are: To investigate the effects of a 6 month low carbohydrate diet in obese men on markers of heart health including blood fats, blood clotting factors, inflammatory markers and levels of body fat.
- Trial name
- NCT01176084
- Testing
- low carbohydrate diet, low carbohydrate diet and exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Surrey
Chronic Liver Disease, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Genetic Polymorphisms of TNF-α Promoter and HBV Genotype on Outcome of HBV-Related Chronic Liver Disease
The prognosis of Hepatitis B virus (HBV)infection varies from minimal progressive liver disease to cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Both viral and host genetic factors contribute to disease severity.
- Trial name
- NCT00629668
- Testing
- TNF-alpha and HBV genotype, TNF-alpha and HBV genotypes
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Hiv
Engaging Men Through HIV Self-Testing With Differentiated Care to Improve ART Initiation and Viral Suppression Among Men in Malawi
Men in sub-Saharan Africa who test HIV-positive continue to have poor ART initiation and retention outcomes. The proposed project will test a home-based ART intervention for men who are living with HIV compared to facility-based…
- Trial name
- NCT04858243
- Testing
- Home-Based ART, Facility-Based ART
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 930 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Alcoholism, HIV Infection
Genetic Factors and Interrelationships for Sexual Orientation, Susceptibility to HIV and Kaposi's Sarcoma, Alcoholism and Psychological Traits, and Histocompatibility Antigens
We propose to test, by DNA linkage analysis of family pedigree members, the following interrelated hypotheses: 1) that sexual orientation is genetically influenced; 2) that the development of Kaposi's sarcoma and other outcomes…
- Conditions
- Alcoholism, HIV Infection, Homosexuality, Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00001294
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Healthy
Degradation of the Anorexic Hormone Peptide YY
Peptide YY (PYY) is a gastrointestinal hormone released from the enteroendocrine cell upon food intake. The N-terminal truncated form, PYY3-36, exerts anorexic effects.
- Trial name
- NCT02493959
- Testing
- PYY1-36 infusion, PYY1-36 + sitagliptin, PYY3-36 infusion
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
Body Image
Impact of Exposure to Images of the Idealised Physique on Body Satisfaction, Dieting Intentions and Mood in Men.
Every day, people are exposed to huge amounts of media. Research has explored the impact of viewing traditional media and advertising (such as television and magazines) on how a person thinks and feels about their body (body…
- Trial name
- NCT03991351
- Testing
- Exposure to images
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leeds
Atopic Dermatitis, Pediatric ALL
TRacking Atopic Dermatitis Infants and Their Microbiome (TRAM)
TRacking Atopic dermatitis Infants and their Microbiome: A study to primarily assess the user experience of parents of infants with early onset eczema and parents of healthy infants on OneBiome real-world evidence research…
- Trial name
- TRAM (NCT06578351)
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Danone Asia Pacific Holdings Pte, Ltd.
Lynch Syndrome, Li Fraumeni Syndrome
Video Capsule Examination in Patients With Lynch Syndrome
Surveillance for colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients predisposed to develop CRC during their lifetime has been impacted by access to colonoscopy suites and endoscopy specialists in the past couple of years.
- Conditions
- Lynch Syndrome, Li Fraumeni Syndrome, PTEN Hamartoma Syndrome, FAP
- Trial name
- PILLCAM (NCT06712095)
- Testing
- Video capsule investigation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Vitamin D Receptor Target Gene Expression, Serum 25(OH)D Concentration
The Effect of a High-dose Oral Vitamin D3 Bolus on Serum 25(OH)D3 and Vitamin D Receptor Target Gene Expression
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether a high-dose vitamin D3 oral bolus (2000 micrograms) produces marked vitamin D receptor target gene expression response and whether there is large inter-individual variation.
- Trial name
- VitDbol (NCT02063334)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Eastern Finland
Beta-thalassemia, Glioma
Plasticizer Exposure and Its Consequences on Health
Plasticizers are chemicals commonly found in many everyday items, from food packaging to medical equipment. Although they are pervasive in our daily lives, researchers still don't have a clear picture of their long-term effects…
- Conditions
- Beta-thalassemia, Glioma, Healthy Controls, Transfusion-dependent Beta-Thalassemia
- Trial name
- PEACH (NCT06512298)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Appendix Cancer, Appendiceal Cancer
Genetics of Appendix Cancer Study
The GAP Study is a prospective cohort study designed to comprehensively investigate genetic variations that may contribute to cancer development among individuals diagnosed with appendix/appendiceal cancer who are ages 18+ years.
- Conditions
- Appendix Cancer, Appendiceal Cancer, Appendiceal Neoplasms, Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm
- Trial name
- GAP (NCT05734430)
- Testing
- Genetic profiling, Retrospective tissue procurement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andreana Holowatyj, PhD, MSCI
Nevi and Melanomas
Assessing Gene-Environment Interactions in Clinical Presentation of Nevi and Melanoma
This research study is designed to better understand the role of genetics, sun-exposure and phenotypic factors in melanoma.
- Trial name
- NCT03783325
- Testing
- UV Counseling, UV Photo, Biological Sample
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver