Clinical trials: Genetic Mutations
Neuroblastoma
A Pilot Study on ALK Gene Mutations in Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma (NB) originates from the sympathetic nervous system and is one of the most common cancers in infants and children.
- Trial name
- NCT01986595
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Chiari Malformation, Type 1
Identification of Genetic Mutations Involved in Chiari Type I Malformations
Although most cases of Chiari malformation type I (CM1) are sporadic, familial cases of CM1, with or without syringomyelia, suggest a genetic cause in the pathogenesis of these malformations.
- Trial name
- ChiariGene (NCT05165030)
- Testing
- Blood Sample
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Colorectal Cancer, Adenoma Colon
Liquid Biopsy and Machine Learning for Early Colorectal Cancer, Adenomas, Lynch Cancers, and Residual Disease Detection
This is an multicenter study that will test the diagnostic accuracy of a blood test (i.e., a liquid biopsy) for the diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC), advanced adenomas (AAs), as well as Lynch-syndrome associated cancers.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Adenoma Colon, Adenoma Colon Polyp, Colon Adenoma
- Trial name
- BEACON (NCT07450612)
- Testing
- BEACON
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Raffaele University
Alzheimers Disease, Dementia
Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trial: An Opportunity to Prevent Dementia. A Study of Potential Disease Modifying Treatments in Individuals at Risk for or With a Type of Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Caused by a Genetic Mutation. Master Protocol DIAN-TU-001
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability, biomarker, cognitive and clinical efficacy of investigational products in participants with an Alzheimer's disease-causing mutation by determining if treatment with…
- Conditions
- Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Alzheimers Disease, Familial
- Trial name
- DIAN-TU (NCT01760005)
- Testing
- Gantenerumab, Solanezumab, E2814
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Argentina and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 490 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Germline Mutations
Early Diagnosis of High-grade Serous Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Through the Analysis of DNA Derived From Pap Test Smear.
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death among gynecological malignancies. No screening test is available for this tumor. Serous Tubal Intraepithelial Carcinoma (STIC) is the precursor lesion of the high grade serous ovarian…
- Trial name
- EVATEST (NCT07556562)
- Testing
- RRSO (risk-reducing salpingo- oophorectomy) or RRS (risk-reducing salpingectomy)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
MELAS or m.3243 A>G Mitochondrial DNA Mutation Carrier
Natural History Study - Mitochondrial Disease
Carriers of the m.3242A>G mutation often have clinical symptoms which can include migraines, seizures, strokes, hearing loss, balance issues, gastrointestinal issues, and many other symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT01532791
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Urea Cycle Disorders
Study in Healthy Subjects, Patients With Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) and Carriers of UCD Mutations to Evaluate Urea Cycle Function
This diagnostic study will be performed to investigate the performance of the urea cycle in healthy subjects, asymptomatic carriers of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) mutations and subjects with genetically proven urea cycle…
- Trial name
- NCT01549015
- Testing
- oral administration of Sodium [1,2-13C]-Acetate
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cytonet GmbH & Co. KG
Allergic Rhinitis, Peanut Allergies
The Role of Filaggrin Mutations and Sensitization Pathways in Allergic Rhinitis and Peanut Allergy
Caucasian male and female participants age 18 years of age and older will be enrolled in this study if they have known birch or peanut allergies or known to be non-atopic.
- Trial name
- NCT02745418
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Anne Ellis
Ovarian Cancer Prevention
ASA in Prevention of Ovarian Cancer (STICs and STONEs)
While ASA is not a cancer medication, research suggests that taking ASA reduces the probability of getting many types of cancer because of its anti-inflammatory action.
- Trial name
- NCT03480776
- Testing
- Acetylsalicylic acid
- Where
- 17 sites in Australia, Canada
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, Genetic Mutation
Bile Acids Metabolism and Genetic Mutation Profile in the Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnacy in Indian Population
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a disorder characterized by itching, elevated fasting serum bile acids ≥10μmol/L (and elevated serum transaminases), with increased risks of perinatal complications, including…
- Conditions
- Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, Genetic Mutation, Health Related Quality of Life
- Trial name
- ICP (NCT05691036)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Primary Lymphedema
Primary Lymphedema and Mutation CELSR1 (Cadherin EGF LAG Seven-pass G-type Receptor 1)
The investigators will describe the expression of mutation CELSR1 with codon stop and amino acids substitution mechanism in primary lymphedema, in both clinical examination and imaging exploration
- Trial name
- CELSR1 (NCT04919655)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Comprehensive Molecular and Clinical Evaluation of Pediatric and Adult MDS
Background: Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) occur when the cells that make blood cells are abnormal. There are limited treatment options for MDS.
- Trial name
- NCT05350748
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Somatic Mutation
Exploring the Landscape of Somatic Mutations in Human Tissue
Every cell in the human body contains a blueprint of the body called the genome. Throughout life, the genome can become damaged resulting in errors (mutations) that can change the way cells behave and may result in diseases such…
- Trial name
- NCT06585800
- Testing
- sample collection
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Wellcome Sanger Institute
Autism
Neurophysiological Molecular and Developmental Analysis of the Glutamate Synapse in Autism
Neurophysiological, Molecular and Developmental Analysis of the glutamate synapse in Autism
- Trial name
- NMDA-Autism (NCT01770548)
- Testing
- analysis of the glutamate synapse in autism, DNA collection, Auditory evoked potentials
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 497 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Adnexal Mass, Germline BRCA1 Gene Mutation
Multifactorial Risk Assessment for Breast & Ovarian Cancer Risk Detection
The objective of this project is to validate a next-generation assay that utilizes both the protein biomarkers of our already established ovarian cancer risk assessment combined with a molecular profile in both germline and early…
- Conditions
- Adnexal Mass, Germline BRCA1 Gene Mutation, Germline BRCA2 Gene Mutation, Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
- Trial name
- OVA360 (NCT04668521)
- Testing
- OVA360
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 215 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aspira Women's Health
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
BMPR2 Mutations and Iron Metabolism in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Previously characterised PAH patients, including idiopathic, heritable and other forms of group 1 PAH with and without BMPR2 mutation which have already been analysed and are regularly seen in the Center for Pulmonary…
- Trial name
- AMIA (NCT04086537)
- Testing
- hepcidin levels and BMPR2 expression
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
MDC1A
LAMA2 Genetic Correction
Merosin-deficient congenital muscle dystrophy type 1a (MDC1a), or LAMA2 muscular dystrophy (LAMA2-MD) is a severe autosomal recessive form of muscular dystrophy that is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in…
- Trial name
- NCT06582537
- Testing
- Participants sample collection
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University
Retinoblastoma Bilateral, Retinoblastoma Unilateral
Detailed Phenotypic and Genotype Study to Correlate RB1 Mutations Relating to Primary Ocular Tumors and Secondary Extra-ocular Metastasis.
The goal of this observational study is undertake a detailed phenotypic and genotypic study of patients with ocular and secondary cancers due to mutations in the RB1 gene.
- Conditions
- Retinoblastoma Bilateral, Retinoblastoma Unilateral, Retinoblastoma, Extraocular, Retinoblastoma, Recurrent
- Trial name
- NCT06725173
- Testing
- Targeted Long-read sequencing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Li-Fraumeni-Like Syndrome
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome/TP53 Biobank
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) and Li-Fraumeni-like (LFL) Syndrome are cancer predisposition syndromes due to germline aberrations in the TP53 gene.
- Trial name
- NCT04367246
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Segmental Dysplastic Nevi
Genetic Identification (ID) of Segmental Dysplastic Nevi
The investigators' goal is to identify the mutation in the gene that is responsible for the development of segmental dysplastic nevi. To identify the gene the investigators may use a candidate gene approach (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT00955578
- Testing
- Punch Biopsy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority