Family secrets revealed: study maps how genetic risks travel through relatives
NCT ID NCT01633021
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looked at how family members talk about genetic health risks like sickle cell, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Over 1,000 adults completed surveys or interviews about their family health history and support. The goal was to understand how sharing this information can help researchers create better care plans.
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Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229-3039, United States
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Geisinger Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837, United States
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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