Status:

COMPLETED

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Chinese American Immigrants

Lead Sponsor:

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Conditions:

Hypertension

Cardiovascular Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The Chinese population is currently the fastest growing ethnic group in New York City (NYC). Research has shown that Chinese immigrants living in NYC have higher rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) ...

Detailed Description

CVD includes diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. The underlying cause of CVD is atherosclerosis, in which fatty plaques develop on the inner walls of arteries. There are many risk factor...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Chinese immigrant
  • Currently residing in NYC

Exclusion

  • Under 18 years of age
  • Not of Chinese dissent
  • Born outside mainland China

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2007

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

2072 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00362128

Start Date

January 1 2007

End Date

October 1 2009

Last Update

January 21 2020

Active Locations (1)

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New York Downtown Hospital

New York, New York, United States, 10038