Cohort Acronym
EVA
Cohort type
General population-based cohort
Disease
Participant type
No diagnosis
Profile
EVA
Cohort type
General population-based cohort
Disease
Participant type
No diagnosis
Profile
Recruitment Period
1991-1993
Sample size at start or planned sample size if still recruiting
1389
Estimated Current Sample Size
Age at Recruitment
59-71
Gender
Male and Female
Abstract
The EVA study was a 9-year longitudinal study with 6 waves of follow-ups. During the two-year period 1991-1993 (EVA0), 1389 men and women born between 1922 and 1932 were recruited.
The aim is to investigate vascular ageing, decline in brain and cognitive function and associated factors with a longitudinal follow-up study. The secondary objective is to determine to role of biological factors linked with oxidative stress and brain ageing.
Inclusion criteria Subjects from both genders born between 1922 and 1932 (59 to 71 years old at enrolment), included in electoral registers in Nantes, can speak French and living in Nantes.
Last Update 21/09/2017
Country
France
Contact details
Institution name
Institut National de la Sant' et de la Recherche M'dicale
Principal Investiator (PI)
Dr Claudine Berr
Contact email
PI Email: [email protected]
Contact phone number
+33 (0)4 99 61 45 66
Address
Funders (Core support)
MERCK And EISAI
Variables Collected
Brain related measures: Cognitive function, Mental health, Neurological
Funtional rating: Individual physiological, Individual psychological
Anthropometric: Blood pressure, Height, Weight
Physical: Cardiovascular
Biological samples: Blood
Genotyping: N/A
Brain imaging: N/A
Brain banking: N/A
Lifestyle: Alcohol, Dietary habits, Physical activity, Smoking
Socio-economic: Education, Income and finances, Marital status, Occupation and employment
Health service utilisation: Formal health and social care service utilisation including private care