Corogene study
The Corogene study aims to investigate the genetic factors influencing coronary artery disease (CAD) and related heart conditions by examining patients undergoing coronary angiograms. The study began in 2006 with the recruitment of over 5,000 participants from Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Participants were assessed during their coronary angiograms and followed up through linkage to mortality and health care records to monitor long-term health outcomes.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
5,295 (participants)
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
2006
Primary Institutions
Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (Helsingin ja Uudenmaan sairaanhoitopiiri, HUS)
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Aarno Koskelo Foundation (Aarne Koskelon säätiön)
Finnish Foundation for Cardiovascular Research (Sydäntutkimussäätiö)
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation (Jenny ja Antti Wihurin rahasto)
Paulo Foundation
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Interview – phone
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Secondary data
- Self-report questionnaire – unspecified
- None
- None
- Healthcare data
- Mortality data
Engagement
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