Akershus Cardiac Examination (ACE) 1950 Study (ACE1950)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01555411 |
Recruitment Status :
Active, not recruiting
First Posted : March 15, 2012
Last Update Posted : December 20, 2022
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Condition or disease |
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Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Mild Cognitive Impairment Cardiovascular Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders |
Design: The Akershus Cardiac Examination (ACE) 1950 Study is a population-based, prospective, cerebro- and cardiovascular age-cohort study of all men and women born in 1950 in Akershus County, Norway.
Time schedule: Study inclusion and baseline examinations took place in the period September 2012 - May 2015. Follow-up and sub-studies are ongoing.
Current status: As per May 2018, follow-up and sub-studies are ongoing.
Study Type : | Observational |
Estimated Enrollment : | 3706 participants |
Observational Model: | Cohort |
Time Perspective: | Prospective |
Official Title: | Akershus Cardiac Examination 1950 Study - a Cohort Study on Cardio- and Cerebrovascular Disease in 62-65-year-old Subjects |
Actual Study Start Date : | September 2012 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | December 1, 2050 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | December 1, 2050 |

Group/Cohort |
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No treatment |
- Outcomes related to CVD and CV-associated conditions [ Time Frame: Maximum 35 years ]
- Specific CV endpoints; e.g. acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, etc. [ Time Frame: Maximum 35 years ]
- Specific CV-associated conditions, including renal, cerebrovascular, pulmonary, etc. [ Time Frame: Maximum 35 years ]
- Specific clinical phenotypes; e.g. myocardial and arterial structure and function, lung function, etc. [ Time Frame: Maximum 35 years ]
- Impact of left atrial size and function measurements by echocardiography on stroke risk in an 62-65-year-old cohort [ Time Frame: Within 35 years ]
- Relation between cognitive function and sub-clinical CVD in a 62-65-year-old Norwegian population cohort [ Time Frame: Maximum 35 years ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 62 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Resident in Akershus County (as per October 2011, prior to study invitation)
- Born in the year of 1950
- Ability to consent to participation

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Norway | |
Akershus University Hospital | |
Lørenskog, Akershus, Norway, 1478 | |
Vestre Viken HT, Baerum Hospital, Department of Medical Research | |
Sandvika, Akershus, Norway, 3004 |
Study Director: | Arnljot Tveit, MD, PhD | Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Department of Medical Research | |
Study Director: | Helge Røsjø, MD, PhD | University Hospital, Akershus | |
Principal Investigator: | Trygve Berge - member of steering committee, MD | Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Department of Medical Research | |
Principal Investigator: | Pål Smith - member of steering committee, MD, PhD | University Hospital, Akershus | |
Principal Investigator: | Kjetil Steine - member of steering committee, MD, PhD | University Hospital, Akershus | |
Principal Investigator: | Torbjørn Omland - member of steering committee, MD, PhD | University Hospital, Akershus | |
Principal Investigator: | Magnus N Lyngbakken - member of steering committee, MD | University Hospital, Akershus |
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Other Publications:
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Responsible Party: | Vestre Viken Hospital Trust |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01555411 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
2011/1475 C AFIA (initial study name) ( Other Identifier: Vestre Viken Hospital Trust and Akershus University Hospital ) |
First Posted: | March 15, 2012 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | December 20, 2022 |
Last Verified: | December 2022 |
Cardiovascular epidemiology Prospective, observational cohort study Biomarkers Cardio- and cerebrovascular imaging |
Cerebrovascular Disorders Atrial Fibrillation Cardiovascular Diseases Cognitive Dysfunction Heart Diseases Arrhythmias, Cardiac Pathologic Processes |
Cognition Disorders Neurocognitive Disorders Mental Disorders Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases |