NCT07787975 · University of California, San Francisco
RNA to the RESCUE: Evaluation to Assess the Clinical Utility of RNA Sequencing in Establishing a Genetic Diagnosis or Adjudicating a Previously Established Genetic Diagnosis.
What this study is about
The goal of this observational study is to see if ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequencing can improve the diagnostic yield and accuracy of genetic testing compared to gene sequencing alone. Participants will be asked to share their medical history and prior genetic testing results, and to donate a blood sample for testing.
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The goal of this observational study is to see if ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequencing can improve the diagnostic yield and accuracy of genetic testing compared to gene sequencing alone. Participants will be asked to share their medical history and prior genetic testing results, and to donate a blood sample for testing.
Interventions
DEVICE
RNA sequencing
Total RNA will be isolated from blood samples, processed, and analyzed to compare the RNA-Seq profile of each participant.
Primary outcome measures
RNA analysis supports that the gene variant impacts gene expression
Time frame: From analysis of RNA-Seq data to finalized summary of research results (up to 1 year)
RNA-Seq analysis shows that the gene variant of interest impacts the gene expression with either a decreased expression, increased expression, alternative splice product, or other.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- individuals who have previously undergone gene panel testing, WES or WGS with no diagnostic findings but with high suspicion for a genetic etiology
- individuals who have undergone genetic testing and who are found to have a truncating variant classified as pathogenic in a disease-causing gene but lack many/all symptoms typically associated with the disorder.
Where
- San Francisco, California
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Aug 26, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations