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Pennington Generation Cohort

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
No age limits stated
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Physical exams, Questionnaires

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "An initial physical exam will establish a baseline for each family with respect to lifestyle behaviors, genetics, and body size/composition."
  • "Members of the longitudinal cohort will be followed in the future through clinical visits, questionnaires, and through optional linkages to electronic medical records and administrative databases such as the National Death Index, Social Security Death Master File, and health registry data."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study follows Louisiana families over time to learn how lifestyle and the environment affect the risk of obesity and other health outcomes. It is for people from birth through age 24 and their immediate family members, plus adults 25 and older who are expecting a baby or trying to have one.

The Pennington Generation Cohort is an observational study comprised of Louisiana families. Families will be assessed at baseline for a variety of traits and behaviors, and then followed up over time to try to understand the role of lifestyle and the environment on the risk of developing obesity and other health outcomes.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Be from birth through age 24 or an immediate family member, or be age 25 or older and expecting a baby or trying to have one.
  • Report that you live in Louisiana.
  • Be able to understand instructions and complete all study steps.
  • Adults over age 18 must be able to give informed consent, meaning they understand the study and agree to join.
  • Children ages 9 to 17 must be able to give assent, meaning they agree to take part.
  • Be able to speak and write in English.

Who can't join

  • The study's medical monitor or lead researcher may decide that someone cannot take part.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Children, adolescents, and young adults (birth through age 24 years) and their nuclear family members\* and adults age 25+ who are expectant parents or are trying to conceive * Self-reported resident of Louisiana * Ability to understand instructions and complete all study procedures * Able to provide informed consent (adults aged over 18 years) * Able to provide assent (children 9 to 17 years) * Able to communicate (oral and written) in English Exclusion Criteria: * Discretion of the Medical Monitor or Principal Investigator

Study sites (1)

LA