Clinical trials: Predisposition, Genetic
Hyperlipidemia, Familial Combined, Coronary Disease
Understanding the Genetic Basis of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia in Mexican Individuals
Familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCHL) is an inherited disorder characterized by elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides; it often occurs in Mexican individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD).
- Trial name
- NCT00365235
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 998 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Prostate Cancer, Polygenic Risk Score
Polygenic Risk Stratification Combined With mpMRI to Identify Clinically Relevant Prostate Cancer
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate a screening method to detect clinically relevant prostate cancer. This clinical trial is using genetic data to determine a man's risk of cancer, together with multiparametric…
- Trial name
- PRS (NCT06398639)
- Testing
- Polygenic Risk Score (PRS)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adam S. Kibel, MD
Healthy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Investigation Into the Use of Ultrasound Technique in the Evaluation of Heart Disease
The human heart is divided into four chambers. One of the four chambers, the left ventricle, is the chamber mainly responsible for pumping blood out of the heart into the circulation.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- NCT00001632
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 195 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Neurological and Mental Health Conditions, Genetic Susceptibility
Mapping Antenatal Maternal Stress
This study recruits women from early-mid pregnancy and later follows their children after birth, tracking both the mother and child until the child reaches at least 4 years of age.
- Conditions
- Neurological and Mental Health Conditions, Genetic Susceptibility, Socioeconomic Factors, Psychology, Social
- Trial name
- MAMS (NCT07432217)
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 1,419 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), Singapore
Prostate Cancer
Epidemiologic and Genetic Study on Familial Prostate Cancer
The aims of the study are: to identify genetic and molecular factors (rare mutations, polymorphisms) involved in the natural history of prostate cancers and their response to treatment, to evaluate and deduce their medical…
- Trial name
- NCT01221168
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre de Recherche sur les Pathologies Prostatiques
Hypertension
Predisposition and Transition Mechanisms From Arterial Hypertension to Heart Failure
This project aims at investigating the genetic, genomic and proteomic basis of hypertension and susceptibility to hypertension-related end organ damage (renal damage and heart failure).
- Trial name
- Hypercare (NCT02430805)
- Testing
- dna extraction and genotyping
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Diseases Susceptibility Genes and Pesticides
Parkinson's disease (PD) occurrence is higher in rural than in urban populations of industrialized countries. Epidemiologic and human tissue studies suggest that pesticides may be responsible for causing dopaminergic cell death…
- Trial name
- NCT00044590
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,870 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Prostate Cancer, Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Prophylactic Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer (PPPC)
Prostate cancer affects 1-in-8 people assigned male at birth in the UK and kills almost 12,000 annually. Half the cases occur due to genetic factors.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, BRCA Mutation
- Trial name
- PPPC (NCT06470685)
- Testing
- Qualitative Research Interviews
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Diabetes Mellitus, Healthy
Genetic Influence on Susceptibility to Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune cells attack the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas.
- Trial name
- NCT00001985
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Breast Cancer Screening, Colon Cancer Screening
Bundled Cancer Screening and Genetic Services Navigation
The goal of this study is to test bundled familial cancer risk assessment + multicancer (colorectal + breast) vs. single (breast) cancer navigation, using a wait list control for colorectal cancer screening referral and…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Screening, Colon Cancer Screening, Genetics Predisposition
- Trial name
- NCT07228000
- Testing
- Breast cancer screening navigation, Multicancer screening navigation, Usual care genetics referral
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 820 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Cardiovascular Diseases
Personalised HeartCare: Poligenic Risk Scores Disclosure for Cardiovascular Prevention
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether the disclosure of Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) combined with personalized coaching on risk factors can lead to significant improvements in lifestyle behaviors among staff…
- Trial name
- PHC (NCT06888466)
- Testing
- The result of the Polygenic Risk Score will be communicated to the patient with the aim of encouraging a change in behavior
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 650 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Obesity, Diet Habit
FTO Gene Variants and Diet in Obesity
Studies have shown that the effect of fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene on obesity is modulated by lifestyle factors. Hence, we aimed to determine whether two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the FTO gene are…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diet Habit, Genetic Predisposition
- Trial name
- NCT04205318
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Diamond Blackfan Anemia, Dyskeratosis Congenita
Cancer in Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Background: A prospective cohort of Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome (IBMFS) will provide new information regarding cancer rates and types in these disorders.
- Conditions
- Diamond Blackfan Anemia, Dyskeratosis Congenita, Fanconi Anemia, Shwachman Diamond Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00027274
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer Predisposition Syndrome, Predisposition, Genetic
Evaluation of Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing in a High-Risk Population: The INFORM Study
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the possible benefits and harms of screening with an investigational blood test designed to detect many types of cancer early.
- Trial name
- NCT06450171
- Testing
- GRAIL Galleri Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
Biomarker Monitoring in TP53 Mutation Carriers
Purpose This study is an 'N-of-one' observational study focusing on individuals with a hereditary predisposition to cancer due to a genetic mutation in the TP53 gene.
- Conditions
- Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Hereditary Cancer Syndromes, TP53 Gene Germline Mutation Carrier
- Trial name
- NCT02289326
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Scripps Health
Participants With the MTHFR 677TT Genotype
RIBOGENE: Optimisation of Riboflavin Status in Hypertensive Adults With a Genetic Predisposition to Elevated Blood Pressure
Approximately 10% of the world's population have a particular genetic makeup (known as the TT genotype) that may increase their risk of having higher blood pressure.
- Trial name
- RIBOGENE (NCT02463513)
- Testing
- 1.6mg riboflavin (Vitamin B2), 10mg riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 243 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulster
Hypertension
Analysis of Genes That Predispose People to Develop High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure affects nearly one third of all individuals in the United States. It is believed that genetic factors may predispose some people to develop this disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00522119
- Volunteers
- 868 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Coronary Heart Disease
Rapid Engagement for Solutions to Population and Outcomes Through Networked Dialogue for Coronary Heart Disease
Cardiometabolic diseases are major causes of morbidity and mortality in the state of Wisconsin and are expected to pose an increasing burden over the next few decades.
- Trial name
- RESPOND (NCT07260552)
- Testing
- Polygenic risk score
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Primary Immunodeficiency, DOCK8
Establishing Fibroblast-Derived Cell Lines From Skin Biopsies of Patients With Immunodeficiency or Immunodysregulation Disorders
Background: National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have been studying immune cells (white blood cells) to better understand how the human body s defense system works and adjusts or regulates itself, and how changes in…
- Conditions
- Primary Immunodeficiency, DOCK8, Virus Susceptibility
- Trial name
- NCT00895271
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Rheumatic Heart Disease, Mitral Stenosis
Genetic Susceptibility to Rheumatic Heart Disease in the Pacific Region
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether there are genetic differences between patients with rheumatic heart disease and members of the general population.
- Trial name
- NCT02188862
- Where
- 3 sites in Fiji, New Caledonia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,372 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford