Free genetic screening for families could prevent heart disease

NCT ID NCT05814419

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study offered free genetic testing to family members of children found to have a genetic marker for familial hyperlipidemia (FH), a condition that causes very high cholesterol. The goal was to see if large-scale screening can identify at-risk relatives early and help prevent heart disease. Eleven family members participated, and researchers measured how many carried the FH gene.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical Center of the Rockies

    Loveland, Colorado, 80528, United States

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