BioMAge
The BioMAge pilot study is a longitudinal research initiative conducted in Northern Italy to identify biomarker signatures of aging and longevity, involving 193 participants. Participants were recruited in 2020 through voluntary enrollment coordinated by the Università del Piemonte Orientale (UPO) and its Biobank. The study plans to expand its sample size in future phases to support broader biomarker validation. Participants are followed up every 3 to 5 years, with repeated biological sampling and health assessments.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
193 (participants)
Recruitment is ongoing
Age at first data collection
Varied (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2020
Primary Institutions
University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO, Università del Piemonte Orientale)
Links
biobank.uniupo.it/per-i-ricercatori/
biobank.uniupo.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2021-02_BioMAge.docx.pdf
Profile paper DOI
Not available
Funders
AGE-IT
University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO, Università del Piemonte Orientale)
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Interview – face-to-face
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Self-report questionnaire – paper or computer assisted
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
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