Novara Cohort Study (NCS)
The NCS aims to study the biological, social, economic and psychological determinants of ageing, to raise awareness among the citizens involved, encouraging the adoption of healthy choices, and developing recommendations for healthy ageing. Over 120 participants aged 35 years and older completed baseline data collection for the pilot study from 2022 to 2023. The study aims to recruit 10,000 participants aged 18 years and older from the Novara area in Northern Italy, and recruitment is ongoing. Participants will be followed up after three to five years, and the study aims to continue for 30 years.
Study design
Biobank, Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
123 (participants in pilot study as of 2023)
Recruitment is ongoing
Age at first data collection
≥ 18 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2022
Primary Institutions
University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO, Università del Piemonte Orientale)
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Italian Ministry of University and Research
University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO, Università del Piemonte Orientale)
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- 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)
- Self-report questionnaire – paper or computer assisted
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
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