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

Use of Whole Exome Sequencing/Whole Genome Sequencing in the Plain Communities

Who can join

Up to age 100 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria:

* Any person of Amish or Mennonite descent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who are not of Amish or Mennonite descent

About the study

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.

Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh · Participants: 300 · Started: 2016-08

Contact the study team

• Cate Walsh Vockley, MS, LCGC · Phone: 412-692-7349
• Jenifer Baker, MA · Phone: 412-6926378

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT02927158

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.