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Northeastern Taiwan Community Medicine Research Cohort

A Cohort Study on Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in Northeastern Region of Taiwan

Sponsor

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Enrollment

20,000 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2013

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Cohort Study

Summary

The cohort study on disease prevention and health promotion in the northeastern region of Taiwan is a trial dedicated to large-scale generational research in northeastern Taiwan beginning in the August of 2013. The program aims to develop a comprehensive and integrated approach to disease prevention and community health. The researcher's cohort organizes healthcare outreaches for participants over the age of 20 residing in 64 administrative areas in Keelung city and new Taipei city. The researcher's sessions include a comprehensive health examination, health-related questionnaires, and disease awareness seminars. Biological samples, questionnaire information, and medical data obtained from researcher's participants are stored in researcher's core laboratory. Depersonalized data and samples are shared with partnering trials approved by the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Institutional review board. The investigators are currently partnered with 18 clinical trials spanning across multiple disciplines such as urology, hepatology, metabolism, physical therapy, and psychology.

Eligibility

Min Age: 20 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is building a long-term health database for communities in northeastern Taiwan, specifically Keelung City and New Taipei City. Researchers are tracking how mobile health tools and mental health connect with overall wellbeing in people who participate in community healthcare outreach programs. The goal is to better understand what keeps people healthy in these communities over time. Participants will take part in regular healthcare outreach activities and share health-related information to help researchers spot patterns and improve local medical services. This is an observational study, meaning it does not involve any experimental treatments. You may be eligible if: - You live in Keelung City or New Taipei City - You are 20 years old or older - You are able to make your own decisions and give informed consent - You participate in healthcare outreach activities You may NOT be eligible if: - You are under 20 years old - You have HIV - You are unable to make independent decisions or give consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Community Medicine Research Center Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Keelung,Taiwan,204

Keelung, Taiwan

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