Status:
COMPLETED
Genetic Predictors of Cardiovascular Disease
Lead Sponsor:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This study, conducted in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, will explore the genetic influences on susceptibility to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). At...
Detailed Description
Background: Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease classically triggered by hypertension, diabetes, smoking and elevated cholesterol. It is hypothesized that genetic predisposition plays ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION CRITERIA
- Have a sibling or first degree family member with heart disease
- Ability to give informed consent to participate in the study
- Age 18 years or older
- Ability to speak English or Spanish
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 20 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 3 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
2306 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00339599
Start Date
September 20 2005
End Date
August 3 2015
Last Update
November 8 2019
Active Locations (1)
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National Cancer Institute (NCI), 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892