Personalized Environment and Genes Study

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES (NIEHS) · Jun 19, 2006

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ClinConnect Summary

The Personalized Environment and Genes Study (PEGS) is exploring how our environment and our genes work together to affect our health, particularly concerning conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. While we know that genetics play a role in these diseases, they only account for a small part of the picture. PEGS is designed to provide a better understanding of how our surroundings and lifestyle can influence our health, which is something we can change. The study looks at a group of people and collects a lot of information about their environment, along with detailed genetic data, to help researchers learn more about these interactions.

To participate in the study, you need to be an adult aged 18 or older and able to come to the research facility for visits and tests. If you are a woman, you should not be pregnant during the study. Participants will undergo a series of assessments, including completing questionnaires about their health and environment, and may also provide DNA samples. This research aims to create a valuable resource for understanding how our genes and environment work together, which could lead to better health outcomes for everyone.

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Eligibility criteria

• • INCLUSION CRITERIA
• In order to be eligible for participation in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
• • Adults greater than or equal to 18 years of age
• • If female, must not be (self-reported as) pregnant. At the time of enrollment, a pregnancy test will only be done at the PI s discretion.
• • Able to understand and provide written informed consent
• • Able to come to the NIEHS Clinical Research Unit (CRU) for enrollment and study-related visits/procedures.
• • EXCLUSION CRITERIA
• • An individual who does not meet the inclusion criteria listed above is excluded from participation in this study.