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)
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)
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
Gestational Diabetes, Pregnancy Complications
OneinSeven Gestational Diabetes Genetic and Socioeconomic Risk Study
The objective of the Gestational Diabetes Genetic Socioeconomic Risk Study is to generate genome wide association study data (GWAS) to calculate polygenic risk scores (PRS) for the development of gestational diabetes in pregnant…
- Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes, Pregnancy Complications, Pregnancy Related, Genetic Predisposition
- Trial name
- NCT04789473
- Testing
- Polygenic Risk Score Generation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Prenome
Atrial Fibrillation, Inflammation
Impact of Inflammatory Indexes and Gene Scores in Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation
Because of the high recurrence rates following electrical cardioversion and high morbidity in AF patients there is a need to explore prediction models for AF recurrence following ECV.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Inflammation, Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Trial name
- IERV (NCT06399666)
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 182 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrinnevi Hospital
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Genetic Susceptibility to Kidney Cancer
This study will further the understanding of the genetic events leading to the development of RCC.
- Trial name
- NCT00854022
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Coronary Disease
Genetic Polymorphism Associated With Coronary Heart Disease Susceptibility and Variability of Clopidogrel Response
The pathogenesis of CHD remains poorly known despite much research over the last few decades. Numerous non-genetic variables have been demonstrated to have a significant impact on the risk of CHD.
- Trial name
- NCT03373552
- Testing
- Platelet function assay
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital Universitaire Fattouma Bourguiba
Predisposition, Genetic, Cancer
Investigating the Role of Genetics in Disease Predisposition
Gametogenesis is the production of sperm and eggs; it takes place through the process of meiosis. Gametogenesis is subject to the acquisition of mutations as with other processes in the body.
- Conditions
- Predisposition, Genetic, Cancer, Mutation, Fertility Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT06584994
- Testing
- sample collection
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Wellcome Sanger Institute
Genetic Predisposition
Simultaneous tDCS and Computerised Gamified Short-term Memory Task Feasibility
The goal of this observational study is to gain insight into the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on short-term memory task performance and the feasibility of tDCS in overtly healthy carriers of the…
- Trial name
- ACTTDCS-FG (NCT06402266)
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Next-generation Sequencing of Colorectal Cancer Somatic Cells to Guide Genetic Susceptibility Gene Mutations Screening.
This is a prospective, single-center, clinical study.This study is to evaluate the feasibility of genetic susceptibility screening based on the detection of tumor tissue mutations by a NGS panel.
- Trial name
- NCT04280666
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Healthy Volunteers
This Study Consists of Two Study Parts Conducted Under a Single IRB. Part I: Short Term ApoE-dependent Cerebral Blood Flow Response to Sirolimus in Cognitively Normal Adults Part II: Short Term ApoE-dependent Cerebral Blood Flow and Lung Perfusion Response to Sirolimus in Cognitively Normal Adults
This study consists of two study parts (Part I and Part II) conducted under a single IRB approval. Individuals that participated in Part I of the study were invited to participate in Part II of the study.
- Trial name
- NCT05386914
- Testing
- Sirolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 205 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia