Participants
The 2011-2012 Millennium Cohort Study survey cycle has launched!
Over 150,000 people are already enrolled in the Millennium Cohort. Participants include Panel 1 (enrolled beginning in 2001), Panel 2 (enrolled beginning in 2004), and Panel 3 (enrolled beginning in 2007). A Panel 4 has been invited to participate throughout the current survey cycle, and we expect to have over 200,000 participants total upon completion of the cycle.
Are there risks to participation?
The study team understands the sensitivity of health-related information. They maintain strict confidentiality of all data on participants. Data will not be shared with military commands, disability evaluators, insurance companies, or anyone else. Only summary information from the entire 150,000-member cohort, with no identifying information, will be shared.
What is the benefit of participation?
Participation will ultimately benefit the next generation of military members more than our own. The study team expresses their appreciation to participants with nominal gifts. For example, Millennium Cohort coins, hats, or a $5 gift card of your choice are being offered to participants who take the time to complete the questionnaire online.
Study Results
Many of our participants ask about results from this study. As with any long-term project, the greatest value of the Millennium Cohort will not be evident for several years. However, the Millennium Cohort Team has recently published a number of manuscripts in medical journals. Please visit our Millennium Cohort Research page to see what publications and presentations the team has done.
The Millennium Cohort Study is a Department of Defense research project at the DoD Center for Deployment Health Research, located in San Diego, California. Note DMDC Reference Number 00-0019, RCS Number DD-HA(AR)2106, OMB Approval Number 0720-0029, ASD/HA/TMA Protocol Number CDO-06-206, and Primary IRB Protocol Number NHRC.2000.0007