Genetic study of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome and kidney cancer risk
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This research study examines the genes behind Birt-Hogg-Dubé (BHD) syndrome, a condition that increases kidney cancer risk. Researchers want to understand who inherits this condition and how to better identify and help people at risk.
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Who can take part
- You or a blood relative has signs of BHD, such as small benign skin bumps (fibrofolliculomas), collapsed lung (spontaneous pneumotharax), or kidney cancer
- You have a diagnosed kidney tumor type consistent with BHD (chromophobe, hybrid oncocytic, or oncocytoma)
- You carry a known FLCN gene mutation linked to BHD
- You are a blood relative of someone with confirmed or suspected BHD
- You are at least 2 years old
- If under 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide permission
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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