The Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Kidney Disease
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn more about how genes impact the risk of kidney disease. Anyone 18 or older living in the US is eligible, and a diagnosis of kidney disease 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.
Description
This is an online research study to learn more about how genes affect the risk of kidney disease. This is an online research study to learn more about how genes affect the risk of kidney disease. No office visit is required and in return, participants may receive information about their genetic ancestry for free. One in seven individuals in the United States today has chronic kidney disease (CDC 2023). The heritability -a measure of genetic, as opposed to environmental, contribution to a disease- of kidney function such as the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) has been estimated at 3…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- 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 kidney disease Exclusion Criteria: * Not able to meet or fulfill any of the inclusion criter
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.
Location
- Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyPiscataway, New Jersey