The Milan Geriatrics 75+ Cohort Study

Current evidence on older adults is derived from population-based cohort studies and randomized controlled trials, which may not include frail individuals. Data are lacking on older outpatients, a potentially diverse population. To bridge the gap between current evidence and clinical practice needs, the Milan Geriatrics 75+ Cohort Study was designed as an observational hospital-based outpatient cohort study. This study included 1861 new consecutive outpatients aged ?75 years who attended a first comprehensive visit at the Geriatric Unit of ‘I.R.C.C.S. Ca’ Granda’ in Milan, Italy, in the period between January 3, 2000 and March 25, 2004. These participants routinely underwent an extensive standardized structured medical examination and comprehensive geriatric assessment with trained physicians. At baseline, data were collected on reason for referral, demographics, physiological anamnesis, past and present medical history and medication use. Moreover, medical examination and anthropometric measurements were performed. Cognitive function was assessed using the 30-item Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Functional status was evaluated using Katz’ Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Lawton’ Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) questionnaires. At 10-year follow-up, all-cause mortality was assessed by collecting data from the Register Office of Milan or other town of residence.

Last Update 21/09/2017

Types General population-based cohort
Participant Types No diagnosis
Countries Italy
Genders Male and Female
Sample sizes 0 to 4,999
Ages 60 to 100
Brain related measures Cognitive function|Mental health|Neurological
Funtional rating Individual psychological
Anthropometric Blood pressure|Height|Weight
Physical Cardiovascular|Hearing and Vision|Musculoskeletal|Respiratory
Biological samples
Genotyping
Brain imaging
Brain banking
Lifestyle Alcohol|Smoking
Socio-economic Education|Occupation and employment
Health service utilisation
Institute names Universit’ degli Studi di Milano
Current Sample Sizes 0 to 4,999

age at recruitment >75
last updated
recruitment period 2000-2004
estimated current sample size number value
cohort acronym Milan Geriatric 75+
start date 2000-2004
pi Professor Daniela Mari / Giulia Ogliari, MD PhD
website https://openaccess.leidenuniv.nl/handle/1887/38711
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abstract  The Milan Geriatric 75+ is an observational study which included 1861 outpatients aged ?75 years who attended the Geriatric Unit of ‘I.R.C.C.S. Ca’ Granda’ in Milan, Italy between January 2000 and March 2004.
funders  Universit’ degli Studi di Milano
contact email Email: [email protected]
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estimated current sample size
sample sizes 1861