Exome and Genome Analysis to Elucidate Genetic Etiologies and Population Characteristics in the Plain Community

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Conditions studied: Undiagnosed Disease

In brief

This study is designed to utilize whole exome and whole genome sequencing techniques to identify underlying genetic causes for undiagnosed disorders in the Plain Communities, and to do population genetic studies looking at genetic drift and founder mutations in this unique population.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02927158

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

300

Starts

2016-08-01

Expected to finish

2040-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-10

Who can join

Age: any, up to 100. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Any person of Amish or Mennonite descent

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals who are not of Amish or Mennonite descent

Where it is running

• Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)

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