Clinical trials: Genetic Predisposition
Pneumonia, Sepsis
Study of Progression of Community Acquired Pneumonia in the Hospital
Pneumonia is a common infectious disease of the lung, often requiring treatment in the hospital. Clinical scoring systems are available, identifying patients not requiring hospitalization.
- Conditions
- Pneumonia, Sepsis, Shock, Septic
- Trial name
- PROGRESS (NCT02782013)
- Where
- 64 sites in Austria, Germany
- Volunteers
- 2,309 people
- Sponsor
- Pneumonia Research Network on Genetic Resistance and Susceptibility for the Evolution of Severe Seps
Cystic Fibrosis
Use of a Biofilm Antimicrobial Susceptibility Assay to Guide Antibiotic Therapy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether choosing antibiotics based on a biofilm antimicrobial susceptibility assay rather than a conventional planktonic antimicrobial susceptibility assay to treat CF patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT00786513
- Testing
- Conventional antimicrobial susceptibility testing, Biofilm antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Parkinson Disease, Genetic Predisposition
Study of the Genome, Gut Metagenome and Diet of Patients With Incident Parkinson's Disease
A case-control study to identify microbiome and genetic differences between healthy subjects and patients with incident Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT04119596
- Testing
- 16S rRNA gene sequencing, DNA-microarray genotyping
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atlas Biomed
Genetic Predisposition, BRCA Mutation
Frequency of Occult Breast Cancer After Prophylactic Mastectomy Among High-Penetrance Breast Cancer Gene Positives
The role of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy(SLNB) among mutation-negative BC patients is well established; however, we are lacking data to assess the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy for patients who are undergoing surgery for…
- Conditions
- Genetic Predisposition, BRCA Mutation, Breast Cancer, Occult Cancer
- Trial name
- OBC-PM (NCT05771454)
- Testing
- Histopathological confirmation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
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
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)
Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Hyperglycemia
TCF7L2 Polymorphisms Influence on Glycemic Control in ICU Patients With Organ Failure
This study evaluates the link between genetic polymorphisms as r7903146, rs12255372 of TCF7L2 gene and the risk of developing hyperglycemia during Intensive care unit stay
- Conditions
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Hyperglycemia, Intensive Care Unit Syndrome, Multiple Organ Failure
- Trial name
- READIAB-G4 (NCT03055169)
- Testing
- genetic analysis, blood and stools samples
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 994 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Breast Cancer, Genetic Susceptibility
ScreenIng of Genetic Susceptibility Genes for Breast Cancer Patients in CHinese communiTies
This is a community-based prospective study and the research object is breast cancer patients. It is planned to take the community as the unit to inform and collect the breast cancer patients who voluntarily participate to carry…
- Trial name
- SIGHT (NCT04265937)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Prostate Cancer, Hereditary Prostate Cancer
Targeted Prostate Cancer Screening in Men With BRCA1/2 Mutations
This interventional study is a follow-up component of the IMPACT project, which aims to identify men at increased hereditary risk of prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT07416812)
- Testing
- Targeted Prostate Cancer Screening, Telephone Follow-Up Interview
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Oncology Ljubljana
Neuropathic Pain, Genetic Predisposition
Exploring the Genetics of Neuropathic Pain
In the present study the investigators will search for new genetic variants relevant for the development of neuropathic pain.
- Conditions
- Neuropathic Pain, Genetic Predisposition, Polyneuropathies
- Trial name
- GeNeup (NCT03862365)
- Testing
- Nerve conduction Studies
- Where
- 5 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Tuberculosis
Paradoxical Tuberculosis Reactions in Patients Without HIV Infection
Background: Most people with tuberculosis (TB) feel better after starting treatment. But for some people, the opposite happens. They may feel better at first, but then suddenly get worse. This is a paradoxical reaction.
- Trial name
- NCT04052022
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Mexico
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Activity in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a multifactorial disease affecting a quarter of the world population. Pathological accumulation of fat, into the hepatocytes, is the first hit and is due to altered hepatic and…
- Trial name
- NAFLD LAL (NCT05419765)
- Testing
- Peripheral blood withdrawn
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
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)
Lynch Syndrome, Polyposis Syndrome, Hereditary Mixed, 1
PSYLIVED: the Psychological Impacts of Living With an Inherited Colorectal Cancer Predisposition Syndrome
Why? PSYLIVED is a qualitative study that aims to understand the psychological experience of individuals living with inherited colorectal cancer.
- Conditions
- Lynch Syndrome, Polyposis Syndrome, Hereditary Mixed, 1, Polyposis Syndrome, Hereditary Mixed, 2
- Trial name
- PSYLIVED (NCT06447961)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London North West Healthcare NHS Trust
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Responses Induced by Smoking in Individuals Being Susceptible and Non-Susceptible for Development of COPD
COPD is ranked number 3 by the WHO list of important diseases worldwide and is the only disease with increasing mortality. The pathogenesis of cigarette smoke-induced COPD is obscure, therefore more insight is needed to design…
- Trial name
- NCT00807469
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Top Institute Pharma
Food Preferences, Genetic Predisposition
Food Choice, Psychological Bias, and Genetic Predisposition
This project aims to assess if food choice is impacted by loss aversion (LA), and if this differs based on genetic predisposition to LA, in a UK healthy cohort.
- Conditions
- Food Preferences, Genetic Predisposition, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT04955002
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oxford Brookes University
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
Breast Reconstruction, Perfusion; Complications
Assessment of Topical Minoxidil on Intraoperative Flap Perfusion and Cutaneous Flap Viability in Breast Recon
The purpose of the study is to determine whether pharmacologic delay using minoxidil in patients undergoing bilateral risk reducing mastectomy with reconstruction could achieve improvement in flap perfusion and flap viability at…
- Conditions
- Breast Reconstruction, Perfusion; Complications, High Risk for Breast Cancer, Genetic Predisposition
- Trial name
- NCT07264790
- Testing
- Minoxidil, Hair mousse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Breast Cancer
Adherence to Intensive Surveillance for Hereditary Breast Cancer
Women with strong family histories of breast cancer are at increased risk to have breast cancer. Women whose close relatives have had breast cancer often have more breast cancer screening than other women their age.
- Trial name
- NCT00582803
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Nicotine Dependence
Brain Networks and Addiction Susceptibility
Background: The risk for becoming addicted to drugs varies from person to person, even among those using similar drugs in a similar way.
- Trial name
- NCT01924468
- Testing
- Oral methylphenidate and Oral haloperidol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)