Gene hunt in peru: could ancestry hold key to autoimmune diseases?
NCT ID NCT06948110
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 34 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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amazon Rainforest
RECRUITINGLima, Peru
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
COMPLETEDBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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