Massive study hunts for deafness genes in 24,000 people
NCT ID NCT00341874
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 18, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study aims to discover new genes that cause hereditary hearing loss. Researchers are enrolling 24,000 members of Pakistani families where deafness runs in the family to collect DNA and health information. The goal is to map these genes to improve future genetic testing, counseling, and prevention strategies.
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University of Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
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