sTUDIES FOCUSED ON BUILDING AND EXPANDING THE TWIN REGISTRY

michigan twins project

The Michigan Twins Project (MTP) is a survey of all twins, ages 3-55, in Michigan. The MSUTR collaborates with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services who identifies twins from birth records and invites twins and twin families to participate in the MTP. Although our focus is on twins living and/or born in Michigan, we also welcome twins from outside of Michigan that are interested in our research.

The MTP consists of a questionnaire that can be completed online or a paper copy can be sent to you to complete and return to us by mail (by request). The MTP questionnaire includes questions about family composition and health status and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. The MTP questionnaire also provides an opportunity for interested participants to join the MSU Twin Registry and receive invitations to future studies. Participants are sent a gift card to thank them for their participation.

Families with twins under age 18 complete one questionnaire for the family (both twins), while adult twins each complete a questionnaire for themselves. This study is directed by Drs. Alex Burt and Kelly Klump.

If you have received information in the mail regarding the Michigan Twins Project and would like to participate online, please check your recruitment packet to find the specific web address and login information.

If you do not have this information or are experiencing problems logging in, please contact us at (517) 432-5604 or msutr@msu.edu.

If you would like to participate in the Michigan Twins Project please contact us at (517) 432-5604 or msutr@msu.edu.

FOLLOW-UP STUDIES OF FOCUSED RESEARCH QUESTIONS USING MSU TWIN REGISTRY DATA

Women’s Health during Midlife

The Women’s Health during Midlife study examines changes in behavior, mood, beliefs, and thinking during midlife in women (ages 40 – 61). From this study, we hope to learn more about how midlife and its major reproductive changes (i.e., menopause) may differentially impact women and their overall health and wellbeing. Many assessments can be completed on-line, and women who participate are sent a gift card to thank them for their participation. This study is ongoing and funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.

If you would like to participate, please contact us at klumptr@msu.edu or 517-432-3665. This study is directed by Dr. Kelly Klump, Dr. Katy Thakkar, and Dr. Kristen Culbert.

Twins and protective factors

This study is examining twin pairs ages 12-16 years old and their parents to better understand the factors that help some children maintain a healthy weight, even when they may be at higher risk for weight-related challenges. We are especially interested in identifying protective factors that may support healthy growth.  The study is conducted by Dr. Myles Faith and Ms. Silvia Zumaglini in the Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo and is being conducted in collaboration with Dr. Kelly Klump at Michigan State University.