Generation Victoria Cohort 2020s: A Statewide Longitudinal Cohort Study of Victorian Children and Their Parents
Launched by MURDOCH CHILDRENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE · May 23, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of July 21, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The Generation Victoria (GenV) study is a research project that looks at the health and wellbeing of children born in Victoria, Australia, and their parents. The goal is to gather information on a variety of health topics, such as mental health, physical fitness, and social factors that might affect their lives. By studying families over time, researchers hope to understand how different experiences and environments impact children's development and future health. This information will help improve healthcare and services for both children and adults in the future.
The GenV study is open to all babies born between October 4, 2021, and October 3, 2023, and their parents who live in Victoria. To participate, a parent or guardian must be able to provide consent for the child. Participants can expect to be involved in an ongoing study that collects data through surveys and health assessments throughout their lives, unless they choose to withdraw. This study is important because it aims to create better health outcomes for current and future generations by addressing various health issues right from childhood.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility 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:
- • Babies 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
About Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is a leading pediatric research organization based in Australia, dedicated to improving child health through innovative research and clinical trials. With a focus on understanding and addressing the unique health challenges faced by children, MCRI collaborates with hospitals, universities, and community partners to translate research findings into practical solutions. The institute's multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, and researchers is committed to advancing pediatric medicine and enhancing the quality of life for children and their families through groundbreaking studies and evidence-based interventions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Melissa Wake, MBChB, FRACP, FAHMS, MD
Principal Investigator
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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