Massive study seeks 50,000 to unlock Alpha-1 secrets
NCT ID NCT00500123
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to learn more about alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic condition that can affect the lungs and liver. Researchers will enroll up to 50,000 people who are at risk due to symptoms or family history. Participants will complete questionnaires to help track health outcomes and understand the risks and benefits of genetic testing.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 50,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2001
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2050
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Individuals choosing to test at home for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals of any age at risk for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency on the basis of symptoms or family genetic risk. Exclusion Criteria: * Any person who has already had genotype and AAT level testing completed and has a qualified result.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Florida
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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