RecruitingNot Applicable

Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Kidney Disease

United States50,000 participantsStarted 2026-04-23

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn more about how genes impact the risk of kidney disease. Anyone 18 or older living in the US is eligible, and a diagnosis of kidney disease 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 kidney disease Exclusion Criteria: * Not able to meet or fulfill any of the inclusion criter

What they're measuring

Genetic risk variants associated with kidney disease

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07217535

SponsorRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2028-10-31

Contact for this trial

Tara Matise, Ph.D.

858-445-3125 rugcc-kd@rutgers.edu

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