RecruitingNot Applicable

Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Pulmonary Hypertension

United States10,000 participantsStarted 2025-08-23

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn more about how genes impact the risk of pulmonary hypertension. Anyone 18 or older living in the US is eligible, and a diagnosis of PH is NOT required. Study participation is online, and it takes about 20 minutes to complete health surveys and request a saliva collection kit sent through US mail. In return, study participants may opt to receive information about their genetic ancestry at no cost.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 years or older * currently living in the United States * able to understand and follow written instructions in English * have access to the internet and a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone * willing to provide written informed consent for participation * willing to provide DNA via a saliva sample using a collection kit mailed to the study participant's home * willing to complete a survey with questions about health related to the study of pulmonary hypertension. Exclusion Criteria: * Age 17 or below * Not currently living in the United States * Not able to participate in an online research study in English

What they're measuring

Genetic risk variants associated with pulmonary hypertension

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07217522

SponsorRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-12-31

Contact for this trial

Tara Matise, Ph.D.

848-445-3125 rugcc-ph@rutgers.edu

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