The Longevity Genes in Founder Populations Project

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Conditions studied: Extreme Longevity

In brief

We believe extreme longevity is due to specific genes which function to delay aging and prevent disease. The purpose of the research is to identify the genes/mutations associated with healthier aging; to understand the biological functions of these genes/mutations; and to develop therapies to replicate these preservative genetic activities in individuals who do not have the genetic profile for longevity.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00707694

Run by

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

People needed

2000

Starts

1998-07-01

Expected to finish

2032-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-02

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ashkenazi Jewish, age 95+,
• Offspring of person age 95+,
• Offspring of parents who died age 70 or younger.

You may not qualify if…

• Non-Ashkenazis

Where it is running

• Private Homes — New York, New York, United States (enrolling)
• Hebrew Home Riverdale — Riverdale, New York, United States (enrolling)

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