๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-14

The Electronic Medical Records and GEnomics (eMERGE) Network Genomic Risk Assessment (NCT05277116)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The eMERGE Network embraces the opportunity to use new methods in genomic medicine, information science, and research participant engagement to identify people at very high risk for specific diseases and recommend individualized approaches to prevention and care. The investigators will conduct a prospective study, with diverse and underserved participants, across ten eMERGE study sites to evaluate clinical implementation of a Genome Informed Risk Assessment (GIRA) tool that combines genetic, family history, and clinical risk information from participants.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Alabama Birmingham โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

Age range: 3 Years to 75 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Genome Informed Risk Assessment (GIRA) report (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (12 Sites)

  • University of Alabama Birmingham โ€” Birmingham, Alabama
  • Mountain Park Health Center โ€” Tempe, Arizona
  • Northwestern โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Massachusetts General Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Mayo Clinic โ€” Rochester, Minnesota
  • Mount Sinai โ€” New York, New York
  • Columbia University โ€” New York, New York
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center โ€” Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center โ€” Nashville, Tennessee
  • University of Washington โ€” Seattle, Washington

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—