Gout mystery in paradise: scientists hunt genetic clues in french polynesia
NCT ID NCT04812886
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to find out how many people in French Polynesia have gout and what genetic factors might be involved. Over 1,000 adults from several islands took part. Researchers measured gout rates and analyzed DNA to look for related genes. The goal was to better understand why gout is so common in Polynesian populations.
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Centre Hospitalier de la Polynésie Française
Pirae, 98713, French Polynesia