Family resemblances in personality.
F M Ahern, R C Johnson, J R Wilson...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6889860Completed
All Genders
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ID00001414
Mapping Personality Traits to Genes
Led by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · Updated on 2008-03-04
2400
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Previous research involving families, twins, and adoption all support the idea that there is a substantial heritable aspect to personality. The goal of this research study is to determine how genetics influence heritable personality traits. The work will focus on how genetics affect the chemical messengers which brain cells use to communicate with each other (neurotransmitters). The study involves collecting personality data and DNA samples from related individuals, primarily male siblings and female siblings, but also including parents. Genetic tests performed on these samples will continue to focus on variations in genes, which potentially effect brain neurotransmission. This research has the potential to advance knowledge of genetic influences on human behavior that may be relevant both to normal personality and to psychopathology.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Mapping Personality Traits to Genes
Who Can Participate
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
Personality data and DNA samples will be collected from related individuals, primarily pairs of male and pairs of female siblings, but also including parents.
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
Status Unknown
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
0
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