Massive gene hunt in pakistan aims to unlock secrets of hereditary deafness
NCT ID NCT00341874
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study aims to find new genes that cause hearing loss by studying large families in Pakistan, where marriages between cousins are common. Researchers will collect DNA and health information from 24,000 people, both with and without hearing loss. The goal is to discover unknown deafness genes and understand how they work, which could lead to better diagnosis and genetic counseling.
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University of Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
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