Clinical Trial

Personalised HeartCare: Poligenic Risk Scores Disclosure for Cardiovascular Prevention

Study acronym: PHC
Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated February 20, 2026 (before its estimated March 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether the disclosure of Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) combined with personalized coaching on risk factors can lead to significant improvements in lifestyle behaviors among staff members at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS. The study includes staff members from Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, enrolled at the outpatient clinics of the Cardiology Department. Main Research Questions: 1. Does receiving PRS disclosure and personalized coaching lead to significant improvements in lifestyle behaviors compared to baseline measurements? 2. How do different levels of genetic predisposition to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) impact behavioral changes following intervention? This is a single arm, pre-post clinical trial. Participant will: * Undergo genetic testing to assess their Polygenic Risk Score for CVDs * receive personalized, in-person consultation with a medical cardiologis, together with and individualized recommendations for CVD prevention based on PRS results and traditional risk factors.
Protocol Amendment History 4 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 4 times since 2025-03-20; most recent amendment 2026-02-19.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-08-17
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06888466
Lead Sponsor Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Conditions Cardiovascular Diseases
Enrollment 650 participants
Start Date 2025-06-01
Primary Completion 2026-03 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-20