Clinical trials: Genetic Counseling
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia and Genetic Counseling
This research is designed to investigate the perceptions and opinions of individuals who either have schizophrenia or who have a family member with schizophrenia, in relation to genetic counseling.
- Trial name
- NCT00111202
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sarah Lawrence College
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Impact of Genetic Counseling for Individuals With Mental Illness
People who have experienced mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or schizoaffective disorder often have a poor understanding of the causes of their illness, and that they are often very worried about how the…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00713804
- Testing
- Genetic Counseling, Educational Booklet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Alzheimer's Disease
Risk Evaluation and Education for Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine the characteristics of those who obtain genetic susceptibility testing for Alzheimer's disease with APOE disclosure and to study the psychological and behavioral consequences of providing…
- Trial name
- REVEAL I (NCT00571025)
- Testing
- APOE Disclosure
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 301 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Solid Tumor, Adult
A Pilot Study of Genetic Testing Uptake Through Enhanced Oncology Nurse-Led Intervention
Genetic factors are a significant determinant of the likelihood of developing various types of cancers. Identification of germline risk can have important implications for both patients and their families.
- Trial name
- GENESIS (NCT06436157)
- Testing
- Enhanced education, Usual care education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
Increasing Uptake of Cascade Testing in Families With Familial Cancer Syndromes: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Registry-aided Model.
The purpose of this study is to compare the uptake rates of a patient-initiated model of cascade testing with a registry-aided model amongst relatives of patients identified to have a particular cancer predisposition gene.
- Trial name
- NCT07626814
- Testing
- Proband-dependent approach, Combination of the proband-dependent approach with additional registry-aided testing reminders
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 545 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Centre, Singapore
Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
Genetic Testing for Breast, Ovarian, Pancreatic, and Prostate Cancers
This study is evaluating the effect of two pre-test education methods on participants interested in genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- GeneBOPP (NCT04330716)
- Testing
- Standard Genetic Counseling, Educational Video
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 269 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Smoking Cessation
Genetically Informed Smoking Cessation Trial
The investigators' goal is to identify the most appropriate smoking cessation treatments for smokers based on genetic information. Smokers try to quit smoking but relapses are common.
- Trial name
- GISC (NCT02351167)
- Testing
- Combination NRT (Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge), Varenicline, Intensive smoking counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 822 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Effects of Tailored Judo Training and Nutritional Counseling on Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Children With Autism: A Study Including Blood Morphology and Genetic Analysis
The present research project aims to testing adapted judo training as a form of supportive developmental therapy, combined with nutritional counseling, to influence physical fitness, dietary habits, body composition, body…
- Conditions
- ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder High-Functioning, Autism Spectrum
- Trial name
- AdaptedJudoASD (NCT07442994)
- Testing
- Adapted judo training for children and adeloscence with and without autism spectrum disorder - training in integrated groups
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Tay Sachs Disease, Canavan Disease
Efficacy Study of an Online Educational Module Before Carrier Genetic Screening in Persons of Ashkenazi Jewish Descent.
The investigators have developed a new website to educate persons of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry about their increased risk for having children with certain genetic conditions, and the genetic testing the investigators offer.
- Conditions
- Tay Sachs Disease, Canavan Disease, Familial Dysautonomia
- Trial name
- NCT01999257
- Testing
- Online pre-test genetic education tool
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Breast Cancer, Hereditary Breast Cancer
Testing a Culturally Adapted Telephone Genetic Counseling Intervention
Participating in genetic cancer risk assessments (GCRA) for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) can inform treatment and risk management decisions and improve breast cancer outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT03959267
- Testing
- Telephone Genetic Counseling
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Breast Neoplasms
Effects of Rapid Genetic Counseling and Testing in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients
5-10% of breast cancer patients carry a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Genetic counseling and DNA testing are usually offered to selected patients after primary treatment has been completed (e.g.
- Trial name
- TIME (NCT00783822)
- Testing
- RGCT
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Hereditary Breast Cancer
Written Genetic Counseling and Mutation Analysis of BRCA1 and BRCA2 to Patients With Breast Cancer
The overall purpose of the study is to evaluate a method for offering mutation analysis of BRCA1 and BRCA2 to all patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer, regardless of age at diagnosis and family history.
- Trial name
- BRCAsearch (NCT02557776)
- Testing
- Germline genetic testing of BRCA1 and BRCA2
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 542 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
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
Ovarian Cancer
Mobile Phone Technology to Increase Genetic Counseling
This innovative project seeks to harness mobile phone technology as a means to take preventive health care to a new level among ovarian cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- mAGIC (NCT02877862)
- Testing
- mAGIC app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Patient Education
Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy Counseling
Purpose: To evaluate preimplantation genetic testing counseling interventions on patients undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment.
- Trial name
- PGT-A (NCT06018454)
- Testing
- Handout on PGT-A, Handout on PGT-A and genetic counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 213 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eyup Hakan Duran
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The Pre-symptomatic Familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Pre-fALS) Study
Pre-fALS is a prospective natural history and biomarker study of people not yet affected with ALS, but who are at genetic risk for developing ALS.
- Trial name
- Pre-fALS (NCT00317616)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Breast Cancer Risk
Uptake of Genetic Counseling Among African American Women
A feasibility study incorporating an educational intervention with cancer genetic risk assessment (CGRA) in the UI Health mammography center
- Trial name
- NCT04082117
- Testing
- Educational video
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 960 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Coronary Artery Disease, Proteus Syndrome
Informed Consent for Whole Genome Sequencing: Ideals and Norms Referenced by Early Participants
Since 2007, the cost of sequencing a diploid human genome has fallen dramatically, from approximately $70 million to $20,000. As affordable sequencing platforms become more widely available, the advancement of biomedical science…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Proteus Syndrome, Coffin - Sins Syndrome, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
- Trial name
- NCT01369953
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Breast Cancer, BRCA1 Mutation
Decision Support for BRCA Testing in Ethnically Diverse Women
The objective of this study is to expand genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome to a broader population of high-risk women by prompting appropriate referrals from the primary care setting with the use…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, BRCA1 Mutation, BRCA2 Mutation, Ovarian Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03470402
- Testing
- RealRisks, BNAV, iNYP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 276 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Breast Cancer, Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance and Breast Cancer
This study will characterize risk factors associated with breast cancer development in some patients. In particular, it will examine the role of insulin in breast cancer in patients with and without a family history of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00304941
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)