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The Longevity Genes in Founder Populations Project
Searching for Longevity Genes in the Historically Unique Ashkenazi Jewish Population
Who can join
Ages 65 and older · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ashkenazi Jewish, age 95+, * Offspring of person age 95+, * Offspring of parents who died age 70 or younger. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-Ashkenazis
About the study
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.
Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine · Participants: 2,000 · Started: 1998-07
Contact the study team
- Tina Gao · Phone: 718-839-7176
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT00707694
Locations in the U.S.
| New York | Private Homes, New York Hebrew Home Riverdale, Riverdale |
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.