Genetics study of obesity, diabetes, and heart risk
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at genetic differences in adults from African diaspora groups to better understand risks for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. You may help scientists learn why these conditions are more common in certain communities.
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Who can take part
- You must be an adult (age 18 or older).
- You self-identify as African American, Afro-Caribbean, a sub-Saharan African migrant, or White.
- You need to be willing to participate in Dr. Anne Sumner’s study (protocol).
- You should not be related to any other participant in the study (no known family relationship).
- You must be able to give consent yourself.
- You cannot be pregnant at the time of participating.
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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