Plain-English translation of NCT03987633 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Atrial Fibrillation research guide →EMPOWER-1 is a large research study trying to understand why some medicines and treatments work better for some people than others, depending on their ethnic background. Researchers will collect saliva samples, access medical records, and ask you health questions to identify patterns in treatment success and failure across 19 common diseases — including heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and cancer. The goal is to make sure that doctors have better information to treat all patients fairly and effectively.
Many people from different ethnic backgrounds don't respond equally well to the same medicines, but we don't yet understand why. This study exists to uncover those differences so that doctors can eventually tailor treatments more effectively for everyone, no matter their background.
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You will visit one of the NHS study sites to provide a saliva sample (and possibly blood) and complete questionnaires about your health and quality of life. Researchers will also request access to your medical records to understand your treatment history and outcomes. The study is ongoing and observational — you won't be asked to take new medications or change your current care; instead, you'll be helping researchers learn from your existing medical information and genetic material.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
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