Gene hunt in peru: could ancestry hold key to autoimmune diseases?
NCT ID NCT06948110
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study aims to uncover genetic changes that cause autoimmune diseases in people native to Peru. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples from 300 participants, including patients with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, their family members, and healthy volunteers. By analyzing whole genomes, they hope to find rare gene variants linked to these diseases, which have been understudied in this population.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal new genetic factors behind autoimmune diseases in underrepresented populations, potentially guiding future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may not apply to other populations.
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Amazon Rainforest
RECRUITINGLima, Peru
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
COMPLETEDBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States