Research on health inequality and genetic disparity in cardiovascular diseases

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to address health inequality and genetic disparity in the UK by recruiting up to 200,000 patients from diverse ethnic backgrounds, specifically White, African-Caribbean, and South Asian populations. It will analyze biological samples, medical records, and questionnaires to identify treatment failures in various cardiovascular diseases. The study seeks to provide real-world evidence on disease prevalence and inform clinical practices to improve health outcomes for underrepresented populations. By pooling data from multiple NHS sites, the research will ensure a meaningful representation of different ethnicities.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients or their relative/family member is diagnosed with the illness being investigated by this study.
2. All NHS patients that are associated with a participating study site, but do not fall under the first bullet point above, may participate with a view that they may potentially contribute to a case control population in the research study.
3. Subjects agree to:

   1. Gift biological samples, i.e. saliva. Where practical, blood or other biological samples may be voluntarily provided by the patient.
   2. Provide Consent for access to medical records.
   3. Complete disease specific, quality of life, and study associated questionnaires.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient does not provide a valid consent for study participation.
2. Patient is not registered with the NHS for care.
3. Patient lacking capacity, who does not have an illness that is being specifically investigated by this clinical research study.
4. Person lacks capacity and where the personal consultee has not advised that the Person may enrol, in accordance with the Mental Health Act 2005.

Where it's running

• Future Genetics, The Science Centre, Wolverhampton Science Park
  Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dr Mohammed Kamran
• Email: director@futuregenetics.co.uk
• Phone: 00441216673007

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.