RecruitingNCT02990572

Amish/Mennonite Research Contact Registry

Research Contact Registry for Members of the Amish and Mennonite Communities

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2016

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

ALL

Summary

The purpose of this registry is to find members of the Plain Community who are interested in participating in future medical research studies. Having a registry makes it easier to contact and offer study participation to individuals who are appropriate for a new research study based on their own and their family medical history. Studies will focus on increasing knowledge about disorders affecting those who are Amish and Mennonite.

Eligibility

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is creating a contact registry of Amish and Mennonite community members who may be interested in participating in future health research studies, since these communities have unique genetic and lifestyle characteristics that can help researchers understand health and disease. **You may be eligible if...** - You are Amish or Mennonite and 18 years of age or older - You are an Amish or Mennonite child whose parent gives permission for you to join **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are an Amish or Mennonite adult who does not speak English - You are not a member of the Amish or Mennonite community Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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