October 8, 2024
Thank you for being part of the CLSA
The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging would not be possible without the contributions of more than 50,000 participants who have given their time, shared their experiences and provided important health information to create Canada’s largest research platform focused on health and aging.
More than 600 research teams have been approved to use CLSA data. Findings from this research is starting to shed light on healthy aging and helping to create new knowledge of what it means to grow older in Canada today.
Participants are our most important partners. Your continued involvement in the study is crucial to the impact of the CLSA on improving research and decision-making related to health and aging.
We value your feedback about your CLSA experience. Please get in touch with us if you have questions about your participation.
Update Your Details
Staying in touch with you is extremely important to us. If you have moved, changed your phone number or email address since you last heard from us, please let us know.
Data Collection Sites
The CLSA’s Data Collection Sites are located in Victoria, Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Ottawa, Montréal, Sherbrooke, Halifax and St. John’s.
Your Impact
Thanks to the contributions of participants, the CLSA is recognized as a world-class platform on health and aging.
600+ approved research projects using CLSA data
Read about CLSA research and findings under Approved Projects.
400+ scientific publications
Read our latest peer-reviewed articles under Publications.
250+ training opportunities
Facilitating training opportunities for the next generation of researchers is fundamental to long-term success of the CLSA. Read more under Trainees.
1,500+ CLSA news stories
Read the latest news and findings emerging from the CLSA under News.
Your Participation
Whether you participate by phone or in-person, you can learn more about the details of what participation in the core CLSA study may involve by exploring this section.
Study Enhancements
The CLSA expanded its research capacity with the launch of three COVID-19 studies, and more recently, the CLSA Memory Study.
Quick Links
Explore recent findings and projects approved to use CLSA data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most common queries about the CLSA.
Privacy, Confidentiality & Ethics
The CLSA is committed to protecting the privacy of participants, safeguarding the confidentiality of personal information and ensuring a secure environment for all information collected as part of the study.
Recent News
For the latest news and updates about the CLSA.
