Massive genetic data hunt aims to crack rare disease mysteries
NCT ID NCT05657405
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This observational study is gathering medical and genetic information from up to 1,250 people with known or suspected genetic conditions, as well as their relatives. Researchers will use advanced data analysis to find new insights into how genes cause disease. Participants may provide blood, saliva, imaging scans, heart tests, and photos. The goal is to develop better tools for analyzing complex genetic data, not to test a treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could lead to better tools for analyzing genetic data, helping doctors understand and diagnose genetic conditions more accurately.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and the tools developed may take years to become available in clinics.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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