Health Trials

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

ConditionUndiagnosed Disease
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeUp to 100
SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Any person of Amish or Mennonite descent

Disqualifiers

Individuals who are not of Amish or Mennonite descent

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Pittsburgh

Lead sponsor

Horizon Pharma USA, Inc.

Collaborator

Source ClinicalTrials.gov