• measure Snellen Chart

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
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    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YC_ADHMRI
     
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    A Snellen chart is an eye chart that can be used to measure visual acuity. The Snellen chart is printed with eleven lines of block letters. The first line consists of one very large letter, which may be one of several letters, for example E, H, or N. Subsequent rows have increasing numbers of letters that decrease in size. A person taking the test covers...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Lungs - Allergy test

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
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    Generation R  9-10 years
     
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    Sensitization for birch, cat or dog, or five grass mixture was measured with skin prick tests. Allergy outcomes were categorized into the groups “no inhalant allergic sensitization, no physician-diagnosed inhalant allergy,” “inhalant allergic sensitization but no physician-diagnosed inhalant allergy,” “no inhalant allergic sensitization but...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Muscle function and bone strength (Mechanography)

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
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    Generation R  17-18 years
     
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    Muscle function and bone strength were assessed using mechanography. This includes a mechanographic record of jumping movements on a specially designed springboard. Relevant functional parameters such as strength and spot force are measured to determine coordination, muscle function and muscle-bone relationship.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Exercise test - Steep Ramp Test

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
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    Generation R  13-14 years
     
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    The Steep Ramp Test is a short maximal exercise test that measures the peak work rate (WRpeak), which is a valid and reliable estimation of the maximal aerobic exercise capacity and thus cardiorespiratory fitness.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Audiometry

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
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    Generation R  9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 years
     
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    Audiometry measurements evaluate an individual's hearing abilities, with pure-tone audiometry assessing hearing sensitivity across different frequencies and intensities, and tympanometry measuring the middle ear's response to changes in air pressure.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Neuromotor development

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
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    Generation R  6 weeks 3 months 6 months 1 year
     
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    Neuromotor development was assessed using items from the Touwen’s Neurodevelopmental Examination. Children's motor behavior was observed in supine, prone, sitting, standing, and walking positions.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure PROP taster status

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Behavioral/cognitive task
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    Generation R  5-6 years
     
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    PROP taster status was determined by using a method developed by Keller et al. (2002). Children were classified as "tasters" or "non-tasters" by giving them 5 ml of 0.56 mmol l-1 solution of PROP (6-n-propylthiouracil; pharmacy of Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands) after which they were asked the question: "Do you taste anything?"
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Gestational age

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Echo
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    Generation R  Early pregnancy Mid pregnancy Late pregnancy
     
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    Gestational age is an estimation of the duration of pregnancy, either from the first day of the last menstrual period, or through ultrasound measurements, aiding in tracking fetal development.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Craniofacial growth (face development)

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Anthropometrics/Body measures
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    Generation R  9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 years
     
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    Craniofacial growth was determined using lateral cephalograms.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure 3D facial images

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Anthropometrics/Body measures
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    Generation R  9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 years
     
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    Three-dimensional (3D) facial images were taken of participants using a 3dMDface system (3dMD Inc., Atlanta, GA, USA) photogrammetric device by trained photographers.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Finger tapping task

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Behavioral/cognitive task
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    Generation R  9-10 years
     
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    The Finger Tapping Task is a computerized task that assesses motor control, speed and lateralized coordination. During the task, children have to tap switching between their right, left, or both index fingers as quickly as possible for 10 seconds. A total of five trials are measured, starting with a visual and an auditory queue. The total number of finger...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Birth weight

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Anthropometrics/Body measures
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    Generation R  Birth
     
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    Birth weight of the infant (in grams) was obtained from medical records completed by community midwives and obstetricians.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Walking Backwards task

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Behavioral/cognitive task
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    Generation R  9-10 years
     
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    The Walking Backwards task (Rückwärts Balancieren) from the Body Coordination Test for Children (Korperkoordinationstest für Kinder) assesses balancing ability. Children are asked to walk backwards on three different balance beams. They start with a forwards practice, after which they have to walk backwards twice.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Shuttle run test

    Study:TRAILS
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
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    Population cohort  POP - T3

    Clinical cohort  CC - T3
     
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    The shuttle run test is a validated assessment of physcial fitness. In the task, participants have to continuously run between two lines that are twenty meters apart and reach the lines before a recorded beep. Measurements include performance, heart rate, heart rate variability, and lung capacity.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Length, head circumference, weight and vaccinations

    Study:YOUth
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Anthropometrics/Body measures
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    Baby and Child  10 months 3 years 6 years
     
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    Information about height, head circumference, weight and vaccinations was obtained from the growth booklet (Groeiboekje), a booklet in which child development is assessed by a public health and consultation bureau.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Length, weight, head circumference

    Study:YOUth
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Anthropometrics/Body measures
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    Baby and Child  3 years 6 years

    Child and Adolescent  9 years 12 years
     
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    The body measures height, head circumference, and weight were measured by the experimenter in centimeters and kilos respectively. Participants were asked to take off any shoes and large vests and sweaters that could affect these measures.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024
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