Rutgers Genetics of Pulmonary Hypertension
Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Pulmonary Hypertension
This online project will try to see if genetic differences affect the risk of pulmonary hypertension in U.S. adults, and anyone 18 or older can join whether or not they have PH.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Piscataway, New Jersey) |
| Trial ID | NCT07217522 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This online observational project collects short health surveys and a mailed saliva sample to study how genetic differences relate to pulmonary hypertension risk. Participation is remote, takes about 20 minutes, and does not require any clinic visits. Participants may optionally share electronic health records and can choose to receive genetic ancestry information at no cost. Investigators seek a diverse participant pool to make genetic findings more useful across populations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are adults (18+) living in the United States who can read English, access the internet, and are willing to complete online surveys and mail in a saliva DNA sample.
Not a fit: People under 18, non-U.S. residents, those unable to participate in English or without internet access, and anyone seeking immediate clinical treatment are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could identify genetic risk factors that help guide future screening, prevention, and treatment research for pulmonary hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: Previous genetic studies have found genes linked to familial PAH (for example BMPR2), but large, diverse population-based genetic efforts for pulmonary hypertension remain an active area of research.
Eligibility criteria
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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
Where this trial is running
Piscataway, New Jersey
- Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 — Piscataway, New Jersey, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tara Matise, Ph.D. — Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Study coordinator: Tara Matise, Ph.D.
- Email: rugcc-ph@rutgers.edu
- Phone: 848-445-3125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.