Clinical trials: Genetics Predisposition
Obesity, Menopause
A Cohort Research of Genetic Susceptibility for Common Obesity in Women
Not many studies examined genetic determinants of obesity in women. As pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women appear to have different propensities for fat deposition, genetic loci linked with obesity-related phenotypes might…
- Trial name
- CROWN (NCT01488903)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
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
End Stage Renal Disease
Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Calcification and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hemodialysis Patients
Individuals with kidney disease are at a higher risk for heart and vascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, than those with normal kidney function.
- Trial name
- NCT01427374
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Lung Cancer, Genetic Predisposition to Disease
A Prognosis and Predicting Genetic Study of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer mortality among adults worldwide. The incidence rates of lung cancer among never smoking females in some parts of East Asia are among the highest in the world.
- Trial name
- NCT03234179
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Myeloid Malignancy, Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Germline Testing for Predisposition to Myeloid Malignancies
The goal of this research study is to evaluate the feasibility of germline genetic testing using the investigational MyeloGen Gene Panel in adult participants diagnosed with myeloid malignancies.
- Conditions
- Myeloid Malignancy, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Myeloid Hematological Malignancies
- Trial name
- MyeloGen (NCT07112287)
- Testing
- MyeloGen Gene Panel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Christopher Reilly
Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Hereditary Diseases
Implementation of Whole Genome Sequencing as Screening in a Diverse Cohort of Healthy Infants
This research study is exploring the use of genomic sequencing in the newborn period to screen healthy babies for current and future health risks.
- Trial name
- NCT05161169
- Testing
- Genome Sequencing
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 640 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Molecular, Cytological Features and Genetic Susceptibility of COPD Attributable to Different Environmental Exposures 2
The objective of this study is to investigate molecular, cytological and genetic features of occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in conditions of different occupational exposures.
- Trial name
- NCT02284295
- Testing
- exposure to respirable silica dust, exposure to aromatic hydrocarbons
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 352 people
- Sponsor
- Novosibirsk City Hospital #2
Genetic Predisposition
GIA in Cascade Testing
The objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of GIA in sharing genetic test results with family members. To determine the utility of GIA in sharing information.
- Trial name
- GIA (NCT04142333)
- Testing
- GIA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
DiGeorge Syndrome, Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Velocardiofacial (VCFS; 22q11.2; DiGeorge) Syndrome Study
Velocardiofacial syndrome, also known as 22q11.2 syndrome or DiGeorge syndrome, has been associated with many features such as a cleft palate, heart defects, and learning, speech and feeding problems.
- Conditions
- DiGeorge Syndrome, Velocardiofacial Syndrome, 22q11.2 Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00105274
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Renal Tumor Histology, Cutaneous Leiomyoma
Hereditary Leiomyomatosis Renal Cell Cancer - Study of the Genetic Cause and the Predisposition to Renal Cancer
This study will investigate what causes hereditary leiomyomatosis renal (kidney) cell cancer, or HLRCC, and how the disease is related to the development of kidney tumors.
- Conditions
- Renal Tumor Histology, Cutaneous Leiomyoma, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00050752
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Bladder Cancer
Interdisciplinary Case-Control Study of Bladder Cancer in Spain
The incidence rate of bladder cancer in the Barcelona area of Spain is almost identical to that of the U.S. Cigarette smoking has been identified as the most significant risk factor for bladder cancer, followed by occupational…
- Trial name
- NCT00341861
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 2,925 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Immune Deficiencies
Detection and Characterization of Infections and Infection Susceptibility
This screening study will examine the causes of immune disorders affecting white blood cells, which defend against infections and will try to develop better means of diagnosis and treatment of these immune disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00404560
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Breast Cancers, Ovarian Cancers
Genetic Predisposition to Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Prospective Study of BRCAx Gene Mutation
Cohort of subjects carrying a BRCA gene mutation: genetic predispositions to breast and ovarian cancers
- Trial name
- GENEPSO (NCT03667417)
- Testing
- Questionnaires
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut Paoli-Calmettes
Breast Cancer, Genetic Predisposition
Oncotype DX in BRCA-mutated Breast Cancer Patients: Our Experience. A Retrospective Observational Monocentric Study
The study aims to evaluate the distribution of the Oncotype DX RS® genomic test in patients with ER-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer treated from January 2012 to December 2021, focusing on patients presenting germline…
- Trial name
- OnBRA (NCT06484725)
- Testing
- Oncotype DX assay
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele
Breast Cancer
Implementing Polygenic Risk Scores for Breast Cancer Prevention: a Feasibility Study
This single-arm interventional feasibility study will evaluate whether integrating polygenic risk scores (PRS) into the CanRisk model can improve breast cancer risk prediction and personalized prevention in women at risk of…
- Trial name
- MIG (NCT06922708)
- Testing
- Clinical pathway for breast cancer prevention based on PRS-integrated CanRisk assessment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Genetic Predisposition
Next Generation to Identify Genetic Causes of Disease in Patients Participating in NICHD Clinical Protocols
Background: The purpose of this study is to identify changes in genes that cause human diseases. We would like to obtain some of you or your child s DNA and test for changes in genes that may contribute to a disease in you or…
- Trial name
- NCT01375543
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Crohn Disease, Genetic Predisposition
The Biologic Onset of Crohn's Disease: A Screening Study in First Degree Relatives
Pursuing very early diagnosis is standard of care for several diseases including colon cancer, diabetes and liver disease where an early and aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic approach has been shown to change their natural…
- Conditions
- Crohn Disease, Genetic Predisposition, IBD
- Trial name
- NCT03291743
- Testing
- Capsule endoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carilion Clinic
Myocarditis, Ventricular Arrhythmia
Role of Endomyocardial Biopsy and Aetiology-based Treatment in Pediatric Patients with Inflammatory Heart Disease in Arrhythmic and Non-arrhythmic Clinical Presentations: an Integrated Approach for the Optimal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management (MYOPED)
Myocarditis is a complex inflammatory disease, usually occurring secondary to viral infections, autoimmune processes or toxic agents.
- Conditions
- Myocarditis, Ventricular Arrhythmia, Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy, Genetic Predisposition
- Trial name
- MYOPED (NCT06591260)
- Testing
- support treatment, cardiac medical treatment, aetiology-specific treatment, device implant, arrhythmia ablation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Scientific Institute San Raffaele
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
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Screening With Whole Body MRI For Detection Of Primary Tumors In Children And Adults With Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) And Other Cancer Predisposition Syndromes
This study is evaluating Whole Body MRI as a possible screening tool to diagnose cancer for people with LFS and other inherited cancer predisposition syndromes.
- Trial name
- NCT02950987
- Testing
- Whole Body MRI
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute