Scientists hunt for heart disease genes in african families
NCT ID NCT01952171
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looked for genetic causes of congenital heart disease (heart problems present at birth) in families from Uganda and Nigeria. Over 1,200 people took part, including affected children and their parents. Researchers used advanced DNA testing to find gene changes linked to the condition, but no treatments or cures were tested.
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Childrens National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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