Information about The Tromsø Study

Dear Citizen of Tromsø,
UiT The Arctic University of Norway invites all residents born before December 31, 1985, and whose residence is registered in Tromsø municipality as of January 1, 2025, to participate in the Tromsø Study. The study will take place in the period March 2025 to December 2026.

If you have received a postcard or an SMS-message from us, you are invited.

Participation involves completing a questionnaire and undergoing a health examination. We will take blood samples and measure your weight, height, blood pressure, and heart rate. A random selection of participants will be chosen for additional tests. Please note that the Tromsø Study can be conducted in either Norwegian or English.

Once we are ready to receive you, you will receive an SMS prompting you to log in to "Helseboka.no." There, you will find your personal invitation letter with information about your appointment and additional details. We will be ready to receive you one week after you have received a postcard from us in the mail. If you cannot find the information on Helseboka.no, please bring your card, identification, and bank ID to the Tromsø Study location at Sjølundvegen 3 for drop-in service.

Our opening hours are:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
• Thursday: 12:00 – 18:00
• The first Saturday of each month: 10:00 – 14:00

By participating in the Tromsø Study, you contribute to important health research both nationally and internationally. You will also receive a free health check and feedback on your own health. As a participant, you can be confident that all the information you have provided to the Tromsø Study by participating is treated with respect for privacy, and in accordance with laws and regulations.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us:
Sjølundvegen 3, 9013 Tromsø
Phone: 77 65 00 10
E-mail: TU8@uit.no