Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Kidney Disease

Part of paid clinical trials in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Sponsor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Study ID
NCT07217535
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Disease, Chronic
  • Kidney Disease, End-Stage
  • Kidney Diseases
  • Kidney Diseases, Chronic
  • Kidney Diseases,Cystic

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Saliva sample — GENETIC
    Saliva sample is sent via prepaid US Mail for DNA extraction
  • Health surveys — OTHER
    Health surveys are filled out online in the study portal.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 23, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Oct 31, 2028
Completion
Oct 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
50,000 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Kidney disease cases
    Study participants who have been diagnosed with any form of kidney disease, either currently or in the past.
  • Arm: Kidney disease controls
    Study participants who have never been diagnosed with any form of kidney disease, either currently or in the past.

Primary Outcome Measure

Genetic risk variants associated with kidney disease [ Time Frame: 2 years ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyPiscatawayNew Jersey08854
Tara Matise, Ph.D.
[email protected]
858-445-3125

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