Platform for Research Online To Investigate Genetics and Cognition & Ageing (PROTECT)
The PROTECT Study is a longitudinal study hosted on an online platform that enables annual assessment of cognitive function, lifestyle, and medical history. The study follows participants who are over 40 years old, live in the UK, have a good working knowledge of English, and can use a computer with Internet access. Recruitment began in 2014 and continues through the online platform, which allows interested individuals to register for the study if they meet the eligibility criteria. Participants have been followed up on 8 times between 2014 and 2020.
Study design
Cohort - open, Cohort
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
Varied (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-completed questionnaire – online
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
Keywords
Consortia and dataset groups
