What this study is
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.
What's being tested
- Saliva sample
Intervention · GENETIC
Saliva sample is sent via prepaid US Mail for DNA extraction
- Health surveys
Intervention · OTHER
Health surveys are filled out online in the study portal.
Study details
- Official title
- The Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Kidney Disease
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Conditions
- Kidney Disease · Kidney Disease, Chronic · Kidney Disease, End-Stage · Kidney Diseases · Kidney Diseases, Chronic · Kidney Diseases,Cystic
- Enrolling
- 50,000 people
- Starts
- 2026-04-23
- Est. completion
- 2028-10-31
- Record
- View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Who can join
Age 18 Years and overSex ALLHealthy volunteers AcceptedYou may qualify if
- 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 kidney disease
You can't join if
- Not able to meet or fulfill any of the inclusion criter
Sign in and we'll check these against your records.Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Study locations (1)
1 openRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
- Tara Matise, Ph.D. · Contact858-445-3125rugcc-kd@rutgers.edu
Recruiting
Study team
Sponsor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Study ID Pro2025001024
Principal investigator
Tara Matise, Ph.D.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Frequently asked questions
The sponsor hasn't published answers to common questions for this trial.