Gene study aims to unlock secrets of chronic inflammation

NCT ID NCT04698291

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how small genetic changes influence molecules that naturally resolve inflammation. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 200 volunteers of Bangladeshi and Pakistani origin to understand why some people develop chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis or heart conditions. The goal is to find clues that could lead to better treatments in the future.

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 could help identify new targets for treating chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and heart conditions.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder inflammatory disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Queen Mary University of London

    RECRUITING

    London, EC1M 6BQ, United Kingdom

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