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Trial Completed: Genetic Studies in the Amish and Mennonites (NCT00359580)
Researchers completed a study with 157 Amish and Mennonite participants to find the genes that cause inherited diseases common in these communities. They also created a family tree database using birth and marriage records to help understand how these genetic diseases run in families and what health problems develop over time.
WHY IT MATTERSThis completed research provides a genetic foundation for understanding rare inherited disorders in Amish and Mennonite populations, which could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options for affected families in these communities.