Genetic test could predict heart risk before it strikes
NCT ID NCT06542432
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether giving people a personalized genetic risk score for coronary artery disease helps doctors make better decisions about prevention. About 1,000 adults with moderate heart risk will be randomly assigned to receive their risk score or not. Researchers will track if the score leads to more use of cholesterol-lowering drugs or heart tests, and whether it lowers cholesterol levels or heart attacks over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
polygenic risk score (genetic test)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify people at higher risk for heart disease earlier and guide preventive treatments like cholesterol-lowering medications.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The risk score may not significantly change doctor behavior or improve health outcomes, and results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States