Observational Study on the Genetics of Congenital Heart Disease

This observational study aims to understand the genetic causes of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), which are birth defects affecting the heart. While some genetic factors are known, the cause for most CHD cases is still a mystery. Researchers will collect blood samples from individuals with CHD or their family members. These samples will be analyzed using various genetic techniques, including whole genome sequencing, to identify new genes that contribute to CHD. The goal is to find these new genetic contributors within three years of starting the genetic analysis. This study is open to all ages and genders who have CHD or are related to someone with CHD.

Study design
This is an observational study planning to include up to 5000 participants. It is not a treatment study but rather focuses on understanding the genetics of Congenital Heart Disease.
What's involved
Participants will provide a blood sample for genetic analysis. The record does not specify any further visits or procedures.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary endpoint, identification of novel genetic contributors, is measured at up to 3 years from the date of genetic analysis.

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NCT01192048

Genetics of Congenital Heart Disease

Recruiting
Not specifiedAll AgesObservational
Nationwide Children's Hospital
~5,000 participants
Updated 2026-04-07 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Blood Sample Collection

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Identification of novel genetic contributors to congenital heart defects
Measured over up to 3 years, from date of genetic analysis to completion of genetic data analysis or identification of novel genetic contributors, whichever comes first
Congenital Heart Disease

NCT01192048

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohiono site contact published

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

  • Vidu Garg, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Subjects must have a diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease or be related to individuals with Congenital Heart Disease.

Exclusion

Healthy individuals unrelated to those with Congenital Heart Disease
  • Identification of novel genetic contributors to congenital heart defectsup to 3 years, from date of genetic analysis to completion of genetic data analysis or identification of novel genetic contributors, whichever comes first

    Novel genetic abnormalities that are found to be associated with congenital heart defects in humans