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Maternal Grandmothers in the Born in Guangzhou Cohort Study
Sponsor: Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center
Summary
The MGBIG is a study exploring cross-generational effects in 5000 women and their children and grandchildren located in Guangzhou, China. Its initial aim is to facilitate research on understanding the interplay between genes and environmental factors on disease etiology and on explaining the cause of the disease from the perspective of "grandmother-mother-child" heredity. Data are collected regarding environmental exposures, lifestyle, and social support on grandmother from birth to old age. Biological samples including blood and tissue samples are collected.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
36 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
5000
Start Date
2018-05-21
Completion Date
2038-12-31
Last Updated
2024-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Unknown
Locations (1)
Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China