Status:
COMPLETED
Identifying Genes That May Increase the Risk for Heart Disease in African Americans
Lead Sponsor:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Heart Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-95 years
Brief Summary
Heart disease and stroke disproportionately affect African Americans in the United States. These conditions are likely caused by both environmental and genetic factors. This study will attempt to iden...
Detailed Description
African Americans have a high risk of developing heart disease and stroke, and are more likely to die from heart-related illnesses than other racial and ethnic groups. A large majority of African Amer...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Unrelated African Americans living in Hinds, Rankin, or Madison County, Mississippi enrolled in the Jackson Heart Study
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2000
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
March 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
5302 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00344136
Start Date
September 1 2000
End Date
March 1 2004
Last Update
July 29 2016
Active Locations (1)
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University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39216