Qatar study hunts for hidden genes behind rare diseases
NCT ID NCT02021734
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 400 people in Qatar with rare genetic diseases. Because marriages between relatives are more common there, some genetic conditions appear more often. Researchers used advanced DNA sequencing to find the exact gene changes causing these illnesses. The goal was to discover new disease-causing mutations, not to test a treatment.
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 genetic causes of rare diseases, potentially leading to better diagnosis and future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and findings may not apply to other populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hamad Medical Corporation
Doha, Qatar