Get to know the GUARDD study: a simple DNA test to determine risk of kidney problems
October 29, 2021
Did you know? A simple DNA test can find out if people with recent African ancestry and high blood pressure are more likely to develop serious kidney problems. This simple DNA test is available to patients at Institute for Family Health centers in the Mid-Hudson Valley, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan through the GUARDD-US research study. GUARDD stands for “Genetic testing to Understand and Address Renal Disease Disparities.”
Patients who are over 18, are Black, African-American, or of recent African-ancestry and have high blood pressure are encouraged to take part in this study to find out if they may be at higher risk for kidney disease. This test can also help patients work with their providers to discuss and make a plan for better health.
Contact us if you are interested in joining this study! You will receive compensation for participating.
- For patients in the Mid-Hudson Valley, call or text Daviana at 646-908-0684.
- For patients in the Bronx, call or text Wambui at 646-832-6020.
- For patients at Family Health Center of Harlem, call or text Porshia at 347-628-4876.
- For patients at our 17th Street and Amsterdam sites, call or text Wambui at 646-832-6020.
- For patients at Cadman Family Health Center, call or text Tatiana at 347-514-5997.
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