Investigating nutritional and environmental factors in elderly health
Nanshan Elderly Cohort Study：a Community-based Prospective Cohort Study in Nanshan， Shenzhen Residents
This study is trying to find out how nutrition and the environment affect the health of older people living in Nanshan to help prevent diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sun Yat-sen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Shenzhen, Guangdong and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT03569735 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Nanshan Elderly Cohort Study (NECS) is a community-based prospective cohort study aimed at understanding the impact of nutritional, environmental, and genetic factors on chronic diseases among elderly residents in Nanshan, Shenzhen. The study will recruit approximately 10,000 to 20,000 healthy individuals aged 65 and older who have lived in the area for more than five years. Participants will undergo face-to-face interviews, anthropometric measurements, and various health assessments every three years to collect comprehensive data on their health and lifestyle. This research seeks to identify key factors contributing to conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy Chinese residents aged 65 and older who have lived in Nanshan, Shenzhen for at least five years.
Not a fit: Patients with serious chronic diseases such as confirmed cardiovascular disease, liver or renal failure, or cancer will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into preventing and managing chronic diseases in the elderly population.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies focusing on nutritional and environmental factors in chronic disease prevention have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is supported by existing research.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: ≥ 65 years; * Living in Nanshan, Shenzhen for at least 5 years; * Chinese. Exclusion Criteria: * Had a history of hospital-confirmed diabetes, failure(s) of heart, liver, or kidney, cancer, CVD events; * On special diet due to a disease or weight control; * Mental and physical disability; * Likely to move to other city within 5 years; * Did not want to attend any one item of the survey or sample collection.
Where this trial is running
Shenzhen, Guangdong and 1 other locations
- Department of Non-communicable Disease Prevention and Control, Shenzhen Nanshan Center for Chronic Disease Control — Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (Recruiting)
- Department of Medical Statistics & Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University — Guangzhou, China (Withdrawn)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yuming Chen — Sun Yat-sen University
- Study coordinator: Yuming Chen
- Email: chenyum@mail.sysu.edu.cn
- Phone: 862087330605
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.