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The Multi-modality Medical imaging sTudy bAsed on KaiLuan Study (META-KLS) uses advanced imaging to research subclinical brain disease across a broad age range. This large-scale study aims to prevent neurological and chronic diseases.

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  • Neuroimaging
  • Public Health
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Subclinical brain disease research benefits from multi-modality medical imaging, particularly brain MRI.
  • Existing studies often lack participants across a wide age spectrum.
  • The KaiLuan Study provides a foundation for large-scale population research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the Multi-modality Medical imaging sTudy bAsed on KaiLuan Study (META-KLS) with a large sample size and diverse age range.
  • To investigate the associations between multiple risk factors and subclinical brain disease.
  • To generate evidence for the prevention of neurological and common chronic diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Enrolment of at least 1000 subjects in the META-KLS.
  • Performance of multi-modality medical imaging including brain MRI, retinal fundus photography, OCT, and ICA ultrasonography every 2-4 years.
  • Collection of clinical data from the KaiLuan Study for baseline and follow-up analysis.

Main Results:

  • Standardized and validated workflow for acquired medical imaging processing.
  • Comprehensive investigation of risk factors linked to subclinical brain disease.
  • Expected generation of state-of-the-art evidence for disease prevention.

Conclusions:

  • META-KLS addresses the need for wider age-span multi-modality imaging studies.
  • The study will provide valuable insights into subclinical brain disease and risk factors.
  • Findings are anticipated to advance the prevention strategies for neurological and chronic diseases.