Join us as we embark on the next chapter of the Raine Study. We now welcome the offspring of Generation 2 and the newest additions to the Raine Study family – Generation 3.
What data are we collecting?
You’ll be asked to provide information about your child’s health, well-being and development. See ‘What tests are involved?’ below for full details.
Why are we collecting this data?
This data assists understanding of health-related links between your child’s grandparents and parents. This is what scientists call inter-generational’ research, and it’s highly prized amongst researchers.
How do I get my child involved?
To involve your child/ren, please contact us on 0478 278 937 or email rainestudy@uwa.edu.au. One of our friendly staff members will assist with booking an appointment and send you a recruitment questionnaire to complete. This questionnaire helps us understand your family structure and confirm your child/ren’s ages, making the appointment process as smooth as possible.
What tests are involved?
Tests will vary depending on the age of your child. Many tests are similar to those undertaken by parents when they were young. This provides the perfect opportunity to collect similar data across multiple generations.
Parental involvement
We will ask you to complete a range of age-appropriate questionnaires for your child prior to their appointment.
Child’s involvement
Your child will be invited to take part in a series of age-appropriate health assessments and complete relevant questionnaires.
During the appointment, we will measure your child’s height, weight, body composition, bone breadth, waist, hip, and arm circumference. We will also record blood pressure and heart rate. Children aged 3 years and older may also undergo allergy testing.
All participants will be asked to provide a urine sample. Children aged 3 and over may provide a saliva sample, and those aged 6+ will have the option of a fasted blood sample.
Additional assessments are age dependent. Children aged 10 years and older will complete tests of motor competence and coordination. Children aged 11 years and older will also be invited to complete fitness testing, including a cardiovascular endurance assessment on a stationary exercise bike.
What about my child’s other biological parent?
The other biological parent of our Gen3’s is now eligible to join us as full Raine participants. We’re calling this group ‘Gen2B’. Gen2B’s involvement allows us to gather holistic, generational data.
What’s involved:
- Complete a medical history and lifestyle questionnaire.
- Attend a face-to face appointment. We measure height, weight, waist, hips and arms. We will also measure blood pressure, heart rate and collect a fasted blood sample and urine.
To register your interest please email Rainestudy-sph@uwa.edu.au or call Diane Wood on (08) 6488 6952.