Rare gene study aims to unlock kidney cancer risks
NCT ID NCT00033137
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study looks at a rare inherited condition called Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome, which raises the risk of kidney cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, and tissue samples from up to 950 participants to find the genes involved and understand how kidney tumors grow. The goal is to better predict cancer risk and guide monitoring for affected families.
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could lead to better ways to predict kidney cancer risk in people with BHD syndrome and improve monitoring guidelines.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change patient care, and findings may take years to translate into clinical practice.
Conditions
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