The Longevity Genes in Founder Populations Project

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorAlbert Einstein College of Medicine

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Ashkenazi Jewish, age 95+,

Offspring of person age 95+,

Offspring of parents who died age 70 or younger.

Disqualifiers

Non-Ashkenazis

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

2,000 Participants
are grouped into 3 trial groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Lead sponsor

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Collaborator

American Federation for Aging Research

Collaborator

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Collaborator

Boston University

Collaborator

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Collaborator

Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)

Collaborator

Stanford University

Collaborator

Tufts Medical Center

Collaborator

Columbia University

Collaborator

University of Minnesota

Collaborator

Rutgers Health

Collaborator

University of Rochester

Collaborator