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Link-Up Project: Pilot study for the collection of biospecimens and biodata from participants in the 45 and Up Study

Investigators:

Emily Banks (PI), Louisa Jorm, Sonia Wutzke

Project aim(s):

The project aims to collect detailed physical measures and biospecimens from approximately 1,000 45 and Up Study participants through dedicated clinics and existing pathology services to:
Provide overall information on the feasibility, acceptability and cost of collecting biospecimens and biodata from 45 and Up Study participants.
Establish likely response rates for collection of biospecimens and biodata from 45 and Up Study participants, overall and according to a range of factors, including data collection model, fasting versus non-fasting status, distance of residence from the collection site, age, sex, socioeconomic status, functional capacity and lifestyle.
It will also validate self-reported measures of height and weight against measured height and weight and provide measured data on height and weight to calibrate self-reported height and weight for the rest of the 45 and Up Study.

Project status:

Application approved May 2008

Project commenced

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