Massive african study hunts for heart defect genes
NCT ID NCT01952171
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study looked for genetic causes of congenital heart disease in over 1,200 people from Uganda and Nigeria. Researchers collected DNA from affected children and their family members to find gene changes linked to heart defects. No treatments or cures were tested; the goal was simply to learn more about the genetic basis of the disease in African populations.
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Childrens National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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