Genetic testing after sudden cardiac death
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at the DNA of young people who died suddenly without a clear cause, to find inherited heart conditions. If a genetic cause is found, close family members can be tested to learn their own risk and get preventive care.
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Who can take part
- Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly between ages 1 and 50
- Death was not due to injury or poisoning
- An autopsy was done at the Death Verification Service in São Paulo
- A family member gives permission to use the deceased person's samples
- For relatives: a close family member (parent, sibling, or child) must have a confirmed genetic heart condition
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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