Neuroprotective Model for Healthy Longevity among Malaysian Older Adults (Towards Useful Aging) (LRGS TUA)
LRGS TUA is a prospective study on aging focusing on neuroprotective factors among a population-based sample of Malaysian elderly. The sample is derived from four states in Malaysia that have the highest numbers of older adults aged 60 years and older, namely Johor, Perak, Selangor, and Kelantan. The baseline study was conducted from May 2012 to February 2013, and was followed by 18- and 36-month follow-ups. The sample is comprised of individuals aged 60 years and older, with no documented major psychiatric illness or mental disorders. Just over 2,300 respondents were recruited for the baseline data analysis.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
2,322 (participants)
Age at first data collection
≥ 60 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
Malaysian elderly according to the national census in the year 2010.
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2012
Primary Institutions
National University of Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM)
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Ministry of Education (Kementerian Pendidikan)
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
Quantitative data collection
- Computer, paper or task testing (e.g. cognitive testing, theory of mind doll task, attention computer tasks)
- Interview – face-to-face
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
Qualitative data collection
- None
Neuroimaging data collection
- None
Linked or secondary data
- None
Engagement
Keywords
Consortia and dataset groups
