Predictive Genetic Testing in Young Adults: A Qualitative Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
How do Young Adults View Predictive Genetic Screening in Inherited Cardiac Conditions: A qualitative study exploring the patient’s perspective
IRAS ID
191108
Contact name
Rebecca Wassall
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Plymouth University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 5 months, 27 days
Research summary
Symptoms for Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICCs) are variable and can present at any age. In many cases a family will be unaware of their genetic predisposition to an ICC until a family member has their first symptom. This could range from mild symptoms of palpitations to a sudden cardiac death, leading to devastation in the family. Consequently, asymptomatic relatives are offered predictive genetic screening in order to identify their risk for developing an ICC through a process called cascade screening.
With recent advances in genetic screening, the clinical application of predictive and diagnostic tests have increased, improving clinicians ability to risk stratify patients and deliver preventative therapies. Yet the views and experiences of ICC patients having predictive testing in this particular age group are limited.
The aim of this study is to explore the research question ‘How do Young Adults View Predictive Genetic Screening in Inherited Cardiac Conditions: A qualitative study exploring the patient’s perspective’
REC name
North East - York Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/NE/0365
Date of REC Opinion
23 Oct 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion