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Twin Study
| Principal Investigator: | David Allison, MD | |
| Time frame of study: | Ongoing | |
| Time frame of participation: | N/A | |
| Number of participants needed: | Open | |
| Location of Study: | St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center 432 W. 58th Street, Suite 625 |
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| Contact Name, Number & Email: | General Info at 212-523-3570 |
Summary:
This study will examine genetic, environmental and cultural factors of conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, a leading cause of death in the United States.
Twins of all weights, ages, backgrounds, and twin types are eligible to participate. Two levels of participation are available:
- Participation via mail questionnaires.
- Twins within the surrounding New York area may visit our laboratories for a free health screening and body composition testing. We also provide genetic typing blood tests free of charge to those who visit our center to determine if twins are identical or fraternal.