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Cohort Acronym
CaG
Cohort typeGeneral population-based cohort
Disease
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease
Participant type
No diagnosis
Profile
Recruitment Period
2009-2013|2013-2015
Sample size at start or planned sample size if still recruiting
43000
Estimated Current Sample Size
20,000 to 49,999
Age at Recruitment
40-69
Gender
Male and Female
Abstract
The CARTaGENE (CaG) study is both a population-based biobank and the largest ongoing prospective health study of men and women in Quebec. CaG targeted the segment of the population that is most at risk of developing chronic disorders, that is 40-69 years of age, from six census metropolitan areas in Quebec. The sampling was stratified by age, sex and postal groups and is proportional to the density of the population in these areas. Over 43,000 participants consented to visiting 1 of 12 assessment sites where detailed health and socio-demographic information, physiological measures and biological samples (blood, serum and urine) were captured. Participants are followed-up based on linkage to governmental health administrative databases and direct reassessment through a web portal.
Last update 21/09/2017
Country
Canada
Contact details
Institution name
CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre
Principal Investiator (PI)
Dr Anne-Monique Nuyt and Dr Sebastien Jacquemont
Contact phone number
Tel: 514-343-7703 ext. 6393
Address
CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre
3333 Queen-Mary, Office 490/493
Montreal
H3V 1A2
Qc, CA
Funders (Core support)
Genome Quebec, CPAC
Variables Collected
Brain related measures: Cognitive function, Mental health, Neurological
Funtional rating: N/A
Anthropometric: Blood pressure, Height, Hip circumference, Waist circumference, Weight
Physical: Cardiovascular, Hearing and Vision, Musculoskeletal, Reproductive, Respiratory
Biological samples: Blood, Saliva, Urine
Genotyping: Gene screening
Brain imaging: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Brain banking: N/A
Lifestyle: Alcohol, Dietary habits, Physical activity, Smoking
Socio-economic: Education, Ethnic group, Family circumstances, Housing and accommodation, Income and finances, Informal support, Marital status, Occupation and employment, Unpaid care
Health service utilisation: Formal health and social care service utilisation including private care
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