NIH study peers into the emotional side of genetic counseling

NCT ID NCT06280833

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study watched and interviewed genetic counselors at NIH to understand how they handle patients' social and emotional needs during sessions. About 45 people took part, including counselors and their patients. The goal was to learn more about this new role in medicine, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States