The Gutenberg Health Study has been tracking people from Mainz and the Mainz-Bingen district over many years. Participants are selected at random from the resident registration records and invited to participate in writing. Unfortunately, it is not possible to participate without an invitation, as the study’s scientific validity depends on a representative sample of the population.
From the Invitation to Participation:
More information about participation
Participants benefit from, among other things:
- A comprehensive medical examination using modern diagnostic methods
- Qualified medical staff on site
- A detailed report with medically relevant examination results
- The opportunity to discuss the results with their primary care physician or specialist
- Regular follow-up examinations as part of long-term monitoring
No. Participants are selected through a random sample to ensure the study's scientific validity.
Yes. Existing medical conditions do not generally preclude participation and provide important insights for research.
The GHS not only examines current health status but, above all, tracks changes over many years. It is precisely this longitudinal data that provides important insights into the development of diseases, risk factors, and healthy aging. Each additional participation in follow-up examinations therefore contributes significantly to the scientific success of the study.
Yes. Before the examinations begin, you will receive detailed information about the study and will have the opportunity to discuss any questions you may have with our study team. Only then will you decide whether you would like to participate in the study. Participation is voluntary at all times and can be withdrawn without giving a reason.
The protection of your personal data and medical information is a top priority for the Gutenberg Health Study. All data is processed and stored in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
- All collected data and biomaterials are stored in pseudonymized form. This involves replacing personal information with a code so that the data cannot be directly linked to any individual during scientific analyses.
- Access to personal data is restricted to a small, specifically authorized group of individuals who are responsible, for example, for supporting and contacting participants. All employees are bound by confidentiality obligations and must comply with applicable data protection regulations.
- Scientific results are published exclusively in anonymized form. It is not possible to identify individual participants.