Studies to keep an eye out for...

This page highlights some of the upcoming longitudinal and cohort studies based in the UK.

While these studies are not currently longitudinal, they are already valuable sources of data for mental health research, and will be featured on the Catalogue as they collect more data over time.

Browse this page to find out more about these exciting up and coming studies.

Adolescent Health Study (AHS)

This study focuses on biological and social developments during adolescence. Recruitment will take place predominantly through schools, and follow the young people for 10 years. The study aims to understand health trajectories and outcomes for young people, with a focus on health equity.

Study design
Population study

Age at recruitment
8-18 years

Website
www.ukri.org/what-we-do/our-main-funds-and-areas-of-support/browse-our-areas-of-investment-and-support/adolescent-health-study/

Start date
2024

Funders

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Children growing up in Liverpool (C-GULL)

The C-GULL study is a longitudinal birth cohort focussing on improving the health and wellbeing of children and their families within the Liverpool City Region, and similar regions within the UK. The study aims to collect data from 10,000 families to reduce health inequalities and improve health outcomes for children.

Study design
Birth cohort

Age at recruitment
Gestation

Website
www.cgullstudy.com/

Start date
N/A (funding received March 2023)

Funders

Children of the 2020s

The Children of the 2020s study is a five-wave longitudinal survey study of children from 9 months to five years. The data collected is inclusive of child development measures, environment and family contexts, health and mental health measures, as well as childcare and education provisions.

Study design
Cohort study

Age at recruitment
Birth

Website
cls.ucl.ac.uk/cls-studies/children-of-the-2020s-study/

Start date
2021

Funders

Five to Twelve

Five to Twelve is a new cohort study exploring education and outcomes in children’s primary years. The study aims to understand how children’s school, home life and relationships shape their future education, development and outcomes.

Study design
Cohort study

Age at recruitment
Approximately 5 years old

Website
fivetotwelve.org.uk/

Start date
Currently recruiting participants

Funders

Growing up in the 2020s

The Growing up in the 2020s study will follow a nationally representative group of approximately 8,500 young people in England as they go through secondary school, and possibly beyond.

Study design
Cohort study

Age at recruitment
Approximately 12 years old

Website
growingupinthe2020s.org.uk/

Start date
Autumn 2023

Funders

Hertfordshire Cohort Study 3G (HCS3G)

This study is currently in the process of contacting the children and grandchildren of the 1930's Hertfordshire Birth Cohort.

Study design
Cohort study

Age at recruitment
Varied

Website
generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk/herts/participants-2/hertfordshire-3g/

Start date
Currently recruiting participants

Funders

Our Future Health

Our Future Health aims to help people live healthier lives for longer through discovery and testing of effective approaches to prevention, earlier detection and treatment of diseases. Participants are asked to provide a small blood sample for genetic testing, and information about their health and lifestyles.

Study design
Cohort study

Age at recruitment
16+ years

Website
ourfuturehealth.org.uk/

Start date
Currently recruiting participants

Funders