GENETIC PREDISPOSITION

This study tests whether a genetic test can help decide which leukemia patients need a strong antifungal drug (posaconazole) to prevent serious mold infections during chemotherapy. About 410 adults with acute myeloid leukemia will be randomly assigned to receive the drug or a pla…

This study tests whether applying minoxidil (a hair growth drug) to the breasts for two weeks before surgery can improve blood flow and tissue survival in women undergoing preventive mastectomy with reconstruction. Twenty-five women at high genetic risk for breast cancer will hav…

This study is tracking 20,000 people who have a family history of pancreatic cancer or carry genes that raise their risk. Researchers hope to find better ways to detect the disease early, when it's more treatable. Participants will be followed over time to see who develops pancre…

This study is testing how the drug trihexyphenidyl is processed in the bodies of 40 children aged 5-17 with dystonic cerebral palsy. Researchers want to see if a child's genetic makeup changes how the drug works, which could help create personalized dosing plans. Participants wil…

This study is collecting medical data and biological samples from people with genetic conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand these diseases, improve diagnosis, and lay the groundwork for future t…

This study follows 56 young adults who have a genetic condition that raises their cancer risk. After they graduate from pediatric care at St. Jude, researchers track whether they find adult doctors and continue regular cancer screenings over 8 years. Participants fill out surveys…

This study looks at genetic changes in families to figure out which ones truly increase cancer risk. Researchers will analyze DNA from 11,000 people, including those with certain gene variants and their relatives. The goal is to improve genetic counseling and help doctors decide …

This study looks back at genetic test results from about 12,000 people with rare diseases or family cancer syndromes. Researchers want to see how often exome or genome sequencing finds a diagnosis compared to older methods. The goal is to improve future testing and close diagnost…

This study is testing a new online platform called Nest for young adults aged 18-39 who have had genetic testing for cancer risk. The platform gives both patients and their doctors access to updated information about genetic findings. Researchers want to see if the tool is easy t…

This study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital looks at how parents and children (ages 10-24) talk about the child's genetic risk for cancer. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders these conversations, so doctors can create better education programs. The study wil…

This study aims to better understand and treat people with certain inherited metabolic or genetic disorders. Researchers will use standard medical tests like blood work and imaging to diagnose and care for participants, who may also join other related studies. The goal is to expa…

This study looks at how a person's genetic makeup influences their response to oral semaglutide (Rybelsus), a drug used for type 2 diabetes. Researchers will give 125 adults with prediabetes a 14-day course of the drug and measure blood sugar, insulin, and other factors after a s…

This study is creating a registry of 100 women who have had a heart attack or unstable angina. Researchers will collect genetic, biochemical, and molecular data to understand how symptoms and disease patterns may vary among women. The goal is to identify subtypes of heart disease…

This study looks at people who developed cancer at a young age (before 40, or before 30 for breast cancer) but had normal results on standard genetic tests. Researchers will use a more advanced technique called exome sequencing to search for new genetic changes that might raise c…

This study looks at whether a genetic test can help predict prostate cancer risk in men who have or are at high risk for the disease. Researchers will analyze DNA from 3000 men to find rare and common genetic changes linked to prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this informati…

This study looks at 1,000 people with alcohol-related liver disease to understand how their genes and drinking habits together raise the risk of liver cancer. Researchers will analyze DNA and lifestyle factors to create a risk score that could help doctors decide who needs regula…

This study looks at how certain genes increase the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers will follow 500 adults aged 45-75 with NAFLD to understand how genetic factors and lifestyle interact. The goal …

This study is building a collection of prostate tissue samples from people who carry certain gene mutations (like BRCA1/2) that raise their risk for aggressive prostate cancer. Researchers will compare these samples with those from people without the mutations to learn how the ca…

This study compares two ways to provide pre-test genetic counseling to people at high risk for hereditary cancers: a chatbot (Genetic Information Assistant) versus a live telegenetics session with a genetic counselor. About 96 participants will be randomly assigned to one method,…