Longitudinal study of Victorian children and their parents
Generation Victoria Cohort 2020s. A Statewide Longitudinal Cohort of Victorian Children and Their Parents
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute · NCT05394363
This study is looking at the health and wellbeing of children born in Victoria and their parents over time to see how different factors affect their physical and mental health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Day and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Parkville, Victoria) |
| Trial ID | NCT05394363 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Generation Victoria (GenV) is a longitudinal, population-based study that collects and links data on a wide range of health conditions, exposures, and outcomes for children born in Victoria and their parents. The study aims to address physical, mental, and social issues experienced during childhood and their long-term implications for health. It involves obtaining consent from families, collecting biosamples, and accessing extensive datasets to generate evidence that can improve future wellbeing and reduce disease burden. GenV is designed to support various types of research, including observational and interventional studies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are babies born between October 4, 2021, and October 3, 2023, and their parents residing in Victoria.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include families unable to provide informed consent or those whose babies are deceased at the time of recruitment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights that lead to improved health outcomes for children and adults in the future.
How similar studies have performed: Other longitudinal cohort studies have shown success in generating impactful health data, making this approach promising but not entirely novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria (Children): * Birth date between 4th October 2021 and 3rd October 2023 * Live at the time of recruitment * Residing in Victoria at the time of recruitment * Has a legally acceptable representative capable of understanding the informed consent document and providing consent on the child's behalf, who provides a signed and dated informed consent form (e.g. a parent/guardian) Inclusion Criteria (Adults): * Be a parent or guardian of a child who meets the eligibility criteria above * Provide a signed and dated informed consent form or have a legally acceptable representative capable of understanding the informed consent document and providing consent on the participant's behalf. Exclusion criteria: * Children who are deceased at the time of recruitment (i.e. still born or died after birth) and their parents/guardians * Families unable to provide informed consent in any of the languages available
Where this trial is running
Parkville, Victoria
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute — Parkville, Victoria, Australia (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Melissa Wake, MBChB, FRACP, FAHMS, MD — Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
- Study coordinator: GenV Cohort Coordinator
- Email: genv@mcri.edu.au
- Phone: +61 1800 436 888
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.
Conditions: Mental Health, Child Wellbeing, Infant Health, Child Health, Reproductive Health, Healthy Aging, Health Equity, Quality of Life