This project aims to build up the comprehensive health database of geriatric medicine for middle-aged and elderly people in Taiwan.
This project aims to establish a comprehensive local health database for adults aged 40 and above by integrating clinical data, functional assessments, genomics, metabolomics, and gut microbiome profiles. The project focuses on validating metabolomic and genetic biomarkers associated with sarcopenia and developing predictive models for early risk identification. Longitudinal multi-omics analyses will be conducted using blood, urine, and fecal samples to explore metabolic dynamics and their links to aging-related conditions. In parallel, the study examines brain health and psychosocial factors, including sleep, resilience, apathy, and loneliness, to better understand their roles in cognitive function and healthy aging. Through the integration of large-scale health data and advanced analytical approaches, this project aims to support early detection, personalized intervention strategies, and the development of precision healthy aging models.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
250
Taipei Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
RECRUITINGTaoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan, Taiwan
RECRUITINGThe brain volume of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the volume of cerebrum, cerebellum, and skin of skull (unit in mm3) by magnetic resonance imaging
Time frame: one hour
The actigraphy of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the circadian rhythm (unit in minute) by Actiwatch
Time frame: two weeks
The sleep quality questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the sleep quality (unit in score) by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI, Score range: 0 \~ 21, higher is worse)
Time frame: one day
The gut microbiota of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Fecal samples were analyzed using 16s full length rRNA gene sequencing to characterize the composition and diversity of the gut microbiota
Time frame: one day
The metabolism of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy was employed to perform metabolic profiling of blood samples, with metabolite concentrations quantified in mg/dL, respectively
Time frame: one day
The metabolism of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy was employed to perform metabolic profiling of urine samples, with metabolite concentrations quantified in mM, respectively
Time frame: one day
The sleep quality questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the sleep quality (unit in score) by Stop-Bang Questionnaire (Score range: 0 \~ 8, higher is worse)
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Time frame: one day
The mental/neurocognitive condition questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the mental/neurocognitive condition (unit in score) by Mini-Mental State Examination Score (MMSE, Score range: 0 \~ 30, higher is better)
Time frame: one day
The mental/neurocognitive condition questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the mental/neurocognitive condition (unit in score) by Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS, Score range: 0 \~ 15, higher is worse)
Time frame: one day
The mental/neurocognitive condition questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the mental/neurocognitive condition (unit in score) by Short Physical Performance Battery Score (SPPB, Score range: 0 \~ 12, higher is better)
Time frame: one day
The mental/neurocognitive condition questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the mental/neurocognitive condition (unit in score) by Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS, Score range: 1 \~ 9, higher is worse)
Time frame: one day
The mental/neurocognitive condition questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the mental/neurocognitive condition (unit in score) by Apathy Evaluation Scale (AES, Score range: 18 \~ 72, higher is worse)
Time frame: one day
The mental/neurocognitive condition questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the mental/neurocognitive condition (unit in score) by Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC2, Score range: 0 \~ 8, higher is better)
Time frame: one day
The mental/neurocognitive condition questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the mental/neurocognitive condition (unit in score) by UCLA Loneliness Scale (UCLA, Score range: 20 \~ 80, higher is worse)
Time frame: one day
The mental/neurocognitive condition questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the mental/neurocognitive condition (unit in score) by Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease - Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (CERAD-NAB, Score range: 0 \~ 100, higher is better)
Time frame: one day
The mental/neurocognitive condition questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the mental/neurocognitive condition (unit in score) by Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A, Score range: 0 \~ 56, higher is worse)
Time frame: one day
The mental/neurocognitive condition questionnaire of local Taiwanese aged over 40 years old
Measure the mental/neurocognitive condition (unit in score) by Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D, Score range: 0 \~ 56, higher is worse)
Time frame: one day