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Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Pulmonary Hypertension

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Study participation is online, and it takes about 20 minutes to complete health surveys and request a saliva collection kit sent through US mail."
  • "Population-based echocardiography surveys show that pulmonary hypertension (PH) affects roughly 2-3 % of community-dwelling adults and becomes more common with age."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study looks at how genes affect the risk of pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressure in the lungs. It is for adults age 18 or older who live in the United States, whether or not they have this condition. Taking part includes online health surveys and giving a saliva sample with a kit mailed to your home.

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.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • You are age 18 or older.
  • You currently live in the United States.
  • You can understand and follow written directions in English.
  • You have internet access and a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
  • You are willing to give written consent, meaning you agree to join after learning about the study.
  • You are willing to give a saliva sample for DNA, your genetic material, using a kit mailed to your home.
  • You are willing to answer health survey questions related to pulmonary hypertension.

Who can't join

  • You are age 17 or younger.
  • You do not currently live in the United States.
  • You cannot take part in an online research study in English.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

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

Study sites (1)

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