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Gerontology Research Programme: The Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Studies (SLAS I & II)

Singapore6,183 participantsStarted 2003-07-01

Plain-language summary

The Gerontology Research Programme (GRP) in the National University Singapore's Department of Psychological Medicine, was formed to coordinate and facilitate the conduct of multi-disciplinary research on in a wide range of research on ageing and health. The establishment of the Singapore Longitudinal Aging Cohort will provide a large community-based cohort of elderly subjects for observational studies with useful clinical applications. Research synergy is achieved in terms of pooling multi-disciplinary expertise, and combining genetic, biological, environmental, behavioural, social, clinical, and health services approaches to gerontological research.

Who can participate

Age range

55 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to self-ambulate * Adequate cognitive capacity for participation Exclusion Criteria: \- Individuals with severe physical or mental disabilities were excluded.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Subtyping (Clinical diagnosis of different stages of Dementia)

Timeframe: 20 years - once every 3-4 years

Global and specific domain cognitive functioning ability (Measuring of Global and Specific domain of Cognitive functions)

Timeframe: 20 years - once every 3-4 years

Frailty (Measuring the physical and Cognitive Frailty)

Timeframe: 20 years - once every 3-4 years

Depressive symptoms and diagnosis (Measuring of Depressive symptoms and assessment of stages of Depression)

Timeframe: 20 years - once every 3-4 years

Successful ageing (Measuring the biological, psycho-social and lifestyle factors associated with Successful Ageing)

Timeframe: 20 years - once every 3-4 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03405675

SponsorNational University of Singapore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-12-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

55 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to self-ambulate * Adequate cognitive capacity for participation Exclusion Criteria: \- Individuals with severe physical or mental disabilities were excluded.

What they're measuring

Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Subtyping (Clinical diagnosis of different stages of Dementia)

Timeframe: 20 years - once every 3-4 years

Global and specific domain cognitive functioning ability (Measuring of Global and Specific domain of Cognitive functions)

Timeframe: 20 years - once every 3-4 years

Frailty (Measuring the physical and Cognitive Frailty)

Timeframe: 20 years - once every 3-4 years

Depressive symptoms and diagnosis (Measuring of Depressive symptoms and assessment of stages of Depression)

Timeframe: 20 years - once every 3-4 years

Successful ageing (Measuring the biological, psycho-social and lifestyle factors associated with Successful Ageing)

Timeframe: 20 years - once every 3-4 years