Study reveals best ways to show genetic risk to the public

NCT ID NCT06994832

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study looked at how well people understand genetic risk information. Over 1,000 adults received different visual aids to see which one helped them most accurately estimate their risk. Participants also answered questions about how they felt about the risk and whether they would share results with family. The goal is to improve how genetic test results are communicated.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston College

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02467, United States

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