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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Punjab

    Lahore, Pakistan

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