• measure Buccal swab

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF1 YE_ATTEF2 YE_ATTEF3 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18
     
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    Buccal swabs are collections of buccal cell scrapings obtained by rubbing buds along the inside of the mouth.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Genotyping (array)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18
     
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    Assessment of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as obtained through genotyping arrays.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Heart beat perception

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Behavioral/cognitive task
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YE_ATTEF3
     
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    In Heart beat perception, participants were asked to judge their own heart rate by introspective visceral awareness, i.e. without palpitating the arterial pulse signal at wrist or neck. They judged their mean heart rate per minute over three short periods (25, 35 and 45 seconds).
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure VU University Ambulatory Monitoring System (VU-AMS)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF3 YE_COG18
     
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    The VU University Ambulatory Monitoring System (VU-AMS) enables non-invasive ambulatory measurement of the autonomic nervous system for research purposes and can be used to measure: Heart Rate/Inter beat Interval (IBI), Heart Rate Variability (SDNN, RMSSD, IBI power spectrum: HF, LF), Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA), Pre-Ejection Period (PEP), Left...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Handgrip

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YE_FITNSS
     
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    Handgrip strength in both hands was measured with a dynamometer (Baseline Digital Smedley Hand dynamometer, Fabrication Enterprises Inc., USA) with one arm at the side of the body and the elbow at a 90 degree angle.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure COSMED

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YE_FITNSS
     
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    COSMED consists of recorded breath-by-breath oxygen uptake (VO2) and carbon dioxide production (VCO2) during exercise measured with a telemetric gas exchange system (Cosmed K4b2, Cosmed Benelux, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands).
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Zygosity (DNA)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF1 YE_ATTEF2 YE_ATTEF3 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    Zygosity typing based on micro-satellite markers, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP), or variable number (short) tandem repeats (VNTRs).
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Heart rate

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YC_BS3 YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF3 YE_COG18
     
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    Heart rate is the number of times a heart beats per minute and normally ranges between 60 and 100 times for adults. Heart rate variability is the time fluctuation between heart beats.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Explosive leg strength

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YE_FITNSS
     
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    Explosive leg strength was measured with a vertical jump test
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Blood pressure

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YC_BS3 YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF3 YE_COG18
     
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    Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps blood around the body. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart contracts and pushes blood out and diastolic pressure is the pressure when the heart relaxes and fills with blood. In adults, the systolic pressure normally ranges between 80 and 120 and the...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Flexibility

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YE_FITNSS
     
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    Physical flexibility was measured using a standard sit-and-reach box (Baseline Sit-and-reach Trunk Flexibility Box, Fabrication Enterprises Inc., USA).
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YE_FITNSS
     
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    The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) was used to assess balance under 3 testing stances: double leg, single leg (non-dominant leg) and tandem (dominant foot in front of the non-dominant foot in heel-to-toe fashion) on 2 surfaces (ground and foam pad). The total score was the total number of errors across the six 20-second repeated measures.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Electrocardiography (ECG)

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    ECG
    Available measurements:
    Generation R  17-18 years
     
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    Electrocardiography (ECG) is a medical diagnostic technique that records the electrical activity of the heart over time, enabling the assessment of its rhythm, rate, and overall cardiovascular health.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Body composition and bone mineral density (Dual X energy absorptiometry)

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Generation R  5-6 years 9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 years
     
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    Dual X energy absorptiometry scans (iDXA; General Electric, formerly Lunar Corp., Madison, WI) were used to obtain measurements of bone and soft tissue for the total body and sub regions, including bone mineral content (g), fat mass (g), and lean mass (g).
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Dental plaque and oral microbiome

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Generation R  13-14 years 17-18 years
     
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    Dental plaque samples were collected by rubbing a cotton swab over the buccal sides of the right lower permanent molars. DNA was isolated from the dental plaque swabs.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Bone mineral density and geometry of the tibia (Peripheral Quantitative Compu...

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Generation R  13-14 years 17-18 years
     
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    Measurements of bone mineral density and the Geometry of the tibia by peripheral quantitative computed tomography (CT).
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Urine sample

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Generation R  Early pregnancy Mid pregnancy Late pregnancy 5-6 years 9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 years
     
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    First-morning, spot, or 24 hour urine sample.
    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
    Available measurements:
    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 Blood sample

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Generation R  Early pregnancy Mid pregnancy Birth 6 months 1 year 1.5 years 2 years 3 years 5-6 years 8 years 9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 years
     
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    A blood sample consists of taking an amount of a person's blood from their body.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Height and weight

    Study:Generation R
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Anthropometrics/Body measures
    Available measurements:
    Generation R  Early pregnancy Mid pregnancy Late pregnancy 6 weeks 2 months 3 months 4 months 6 months 1 year 1.5 years 2 years 2.5 years 3 years 4 years 5-6 years 9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 years
     
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    Height and weight were measured without shoes and heavy clothing.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024
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