Are you living with kidney disease caused by focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)? Are you of African or Caribbean descent? If so, you may be able to participate in a study to see if you have a genetic mutation (a change in your DNA). This study involves a 30-minute visit where you will undergo a blood draw. Compensation is provided.
IRB: SSU00116349
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - VX19-NEN-801, A Study of the Prevalence of Apolipoprotein L1(APOL1) Alleles Among Individuals With Proteinuric Kidney Disease Who Are of Recent African Ancestry or Geographic Origin (Pro00040455)
AGE: 18 and up
DURATION: 30 minutes
VISITS: 1
LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville
COMPENSATION: $30
PHONE NUMBER: 1-866-438-8230
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