Hunt for CDH genes launches: 3,000 participants sought
NCT ID NCT00950118
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study aims to identify genes that make a person more likely to develop congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a birth defect where the diaphragm doesn't form properly. Researchers will collect DNA samples from 3,000 people with CDH or a family history of it, along with their families. By understanding the genetic causes, they hope to pave the way for future prevention or treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could identify genetic risk factors for congenital diaphragmatic hernia, pointing toward future prevention or treatment strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational genetic study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to translate findings into clinical applications, and the genetic causes may be complex and hard to pinpoint.
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Cairo University Hospital
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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Children's Hospital of Omaha/ University of Nebraska
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68114, United States
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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh/ University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center/ University of Cincinnati
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Medical College of Wisconsin
COMPLETEDMilwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Monroe Carrell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
COMPLETEDNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York- Presbyterian (Columbia University Medical Center)
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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New York University, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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Northwell Health
RECRUITINGManhasset, New York, 11030, United States
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Oregon Health & Science University, Doernbecher Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Rush Hospital
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children's Health, Dallas
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75235, United States
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University of Michigan/ CS Mott Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48167-5245, United States
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Washington University Medical Center/ St. Louis Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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