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Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Pulmonary Hypertension
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 years or older * currently living in the United States * able to understand and follow written instructions in English * have access to the internet and a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone * willing to provide written informed consent for participation * willing to provide DNA via a saliva sample using a collection kit mailed to the study participant's home * willing to complete a survey with questions about health related to the study of pulmonary hypertension. Exclusion Criteria: * Age 17 or below * Not currently living in the United States * Not able to participate in an online research study in English
About the study
The goal of this observational study is to learn more about how genes impact the risk of pulmonary hypertension. Anyone 18 or older living in the US is eligible, and a diagnosis of PH is NOT required. Study participation is online, and it takes about 20 minutes to complete health surveys and request a saliva collection kit sent through US mail. In return, study participants may opt to receive information about their genetic ancestry at no cost.
What is being tested
- Saliva sample (genetic)
- Health surveys (other)
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Participants: 10,000 · Started: Aug 23, 2025
Contact the study team
- Tara Matise, Ph.D. · Phone: 848-445-3125
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07217522
Locations in the U.S.
| New Jersey | Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, Piscataway |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.