Clinical trials: Predisposition, Genetic
Glioblastoma
Key Longitudinal Associations With Risk and Glioblastoma Outcomes
The goal of this observational study is to find out what factors affect the health and risks in adults with glioblastoma (GBM), a grade 4 brain cancer.
- Trial name
- Key LARGO (NCT06625684)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Coronary Artery Disease, Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genetic Risk Stratification for Primary Prevention of CAD in Men and Pre & Post-menopausal Women
The investigators propose to genotype males and females at age 40 years and older, who are asymptomatic and without known heart disease (N=2000).
- Trial name
- NCT05169840
- Testing
- Genetic Risk Score for Coronary Artery Disease
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
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
Ataxia Telangiectasia, Infections
Susceptibility to Infections in Ataxia Telangiectasia
Death in Ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) is usually due to cancer or chronic lung failure around 20 years of age. Despite low lymphocyte counts (CD3, CD4, CD8 and CD19), IgA and IgG subclass deficiency opportunistic and acute severe…
- Conditions
- Ataxia Telangiectasia, Infections, Immunodeficiency, Lung Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02345135
- Testing
- Blood collection, Lung function measurement, Symptom diary
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
Hemochromatosis, Iron Overload
MRI QSM Imaging for Iron Overload
The overall goal of this project is to develop and validate a novel technique for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-based Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM) of the abdomen, for non-invasive assessment of liver iron…
- Trial name
- NCT04631718
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-based Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
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
Gene Mutation-Related Cancer, Genetic Predisposition
COsegregation of VARiants in Panel of Genes
The aim of the COVAR project is to achieve reliable classification of as many variants of interest as possible from the French OncoGenetics Database (FrOG, https://frog-db.fr/) in order to use them for the genetic counseling.
- Trial name
- COVAR (NCT01689584)
- Testing
- salivary kit
- Where
- 62 sites in France, Guadeloupe and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 11,000 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Curie
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)
Birth Defects, Cleft Palate
Svangerskap, Arv, Og Miljo (Pregnancy, Heredity and Environment)
This proposal describes a population-based case-control study of all Norwegian infants born with cleft lip or palate over a five-year period. The study will be jointly supported by the U.S.
- Conditions
- Birth Defects, Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip
- Trial name
- NCT00340977
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 4,091 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
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
Overweight, Obesity
Anti-inflammatory Dietary Intervention in Overweight and Obese Adolescents
The number of overweight and obese children has increased in Ireland at a greater rate than worldwide trends. The poor eating patterns that drive adolescent obesity leads to an increase in the number of unhealthy inflammatory…
- Trial name
- NCT01665742
- Testing
- Supplement containing fish oil, vitamin C, alpha-tocopherol, green tea extract and lycopene
- Where
- 3 sites in Ireland
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
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
Invasive GAS Infection
Invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Infection in Children: Bacterial Virulence Factors and Detection of Host Immunological and/or Genetic Factors of Predisposition to Infections
The main objective of the study is to characterize the virulence factors of SGA and identify immunological and / or genetic factors predisposing to infections in children hospitalized with invasive GAS infection.
- Trial name
- StreptoPedia (NCT02010294)
- Testing
- DNA samples, GAS strains
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
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)
Neurofibromatosis 1, Peripheral Nerve Neoplasms, Malignant
Incidence of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST) Development in Participants With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Receiving and Not Receiving Medical Therapies Directed at Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN)
Background: NF1 is a genetic syndrome. Tumors appear early in life. Many people with NF1 develop PN. These tumors can become an aggressive cancer called MPNST.
- Trial name
- NCT04774289
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 296 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Genetic Testing, BRCA1/2
Responses to Genetic Risk Modifier Testing Among Women With Pathogenic Variants in Breast Cancer Predisposition Genes
The purpose of this study is to describe how women with BRCA1/2 mutations react to genetic risk modifier testing, and to examine how they make decisions about their healthcare.
- Trial name
- NCT03396341
- Testing
- Salvia sample, Questionnaires, Buccal swab sample
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 806 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Epidemiology
Genetic Susceptibility in Migrant Farmworker Children
Primary Objectives: 1. To test the hypothesis that children whose mothers are Migrant/Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFs) (occupationally-exposed to pesticides) may be at a higher risk for exhibiting mutagen-induced DNA damage than…
- Trial name
- NCT00501280
- Testing
- Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 768 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Hypertension, Primary Aldosteronism
Genetic Predisposition to High Blood Pressure
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a known but underdiagnosed cause of high blood pressure. It is estimated that more than 10% of all people with high blood pressure (HT) suffer from PA, which is often caused by aldosterone-producing…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Primary Aldosteronism, Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Trial name
- NCT07181213
- Testing
- Adrenalectomy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Linkoeping University
Whole Body Imaging, Cancer
Developing a Whole-body MRI and Diffusion-weighted Imaging State-of-the-art Protocol: a Pilot Study
Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (WB-MRI) is a non-ionizing imaging method that can provide WB coverage using essential imaging contrasts with the possibility to include sequences focusing in specific body-regions as needed…
- Conditions
- Whole Body Imaging, Cancer, Genetic Predisposition
- Trial name
- WANDA (NCT06533189)
- Testing
- Enhanced Diffusion Software
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Comparison to Psychological, Medical and Emotional Influencing Communication and Achievement Factors to Oncogenetics Tests
The purpose of the study was to analyze the psychological and emotional determinants of domestic dissemination of information about genetic risk of cancer and to compare the level of diffusion syndromes in breast/ ovarian cancer…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
- Trial name
- PSICOM (NCT03889171)
- Testing
- Behaviour
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier