Pulmonary Arterial and Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated With Connective Tissue Disease, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated With Connective Tissue Disease (Disorder), Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated With Schistosomiasis (Disorder), Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension of Congenital Heart Disease, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1 PH), Pulmonary Hypertension
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Detailed description
This is an online research study to learn more about how genes affect the risk of pulmonary hypertension. No office visit is required and in return, participants may receive information about their genetic ancestry for free. Population-based echocardiography surveys show that pulmonary hypertension (PH) affects roughly 2-3 % of community-dwelling adults and becomes more common with age. This study will increase our understanding of the genetic basis of breast cancer, which is a crucial step in drug development to improve current treatment options. The study investigators seek a diverse population because diversity among participants maximizes the usefulness of the data. Participants will use our online study portal to answer questions about their health and provide their DNA via a saliva sample using a pre-paid mailer. Participation takes approximately 20 minutes. Participants will be invited to share data from their electronic health records, but this is not required for study participation. The study investigators keep participants engaged with short monthly newsletters.
Interventions
GENETICSaliva sample
Saliva sample is sent via prepaid US Mail for DNA extraction
OTHERHealth surveys
Health surveys are filled out online in the study portal.
Sponsors
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Genetic risk variants associated with pulmonary hypertension | 2 years | Genetic factors will be measured through whole exome sequencing along with genotyping of common variants, and then correlated with pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary hypertension subtype. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactTara Matise, Ph.D.
Backup ContactSteve Buyske, Ph.D.
Outcome results
None listed