Platform for Research Online To Investigate Genetics and Cognition & Ageing (PROTECT)
The PROTECT Study is a longitudinal study hosted through an online platform that enables the annual assessment of cognitive function, lifestyle and medical history. The study follows participants who are over the age of 40 years (originally 50 years), live in the UK, have a good working understanding of English and are able to use a computer with Internet access. The online platform enables interested individuals to register for participation into the study if they meet the defined eligibility criteria.
Study design
Cohort - open
Number of participants at first data collection
14,201 (participants)
Recruitment is ongoing
Age at first data collection
≥40 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
1914 - 1970 years (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Countries
Year of first data collection
2014
Primary Institutions
King's College London (KCL)
University of Exeter
Links
Profile paper DOI
Funders
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Computer, paper or task testing (e.g. cognitive testing, theory of mind doll task, attention computer tasks)
- Self-report questionnaire – online
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
Keywords
Consortia and dataset groups
