Status:
COMPLETED
Association Between Abdominal Body Composition, Inflammation, and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease (The MESA ABD Study)
Lead Sponsor:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Diseases
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
45-84 years
Brief Summary
Obesity is a growing public health concern, with approximately 31% of Americans considered obese. The link between abdominal obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been well established, but the...
Detailed Description
Abdominal obesity is a serious condition and increases the risk for potentially life-threatening cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Abdominal fat is made up of structurally and functionally different tis...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participant in the MESA study
Exclusion
- History of cardiovascualar disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
1975 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00612365
Start Date
September 1 2007
End Date
June 1 2013
Last Update
July 29 2016
Active Locations (1)
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University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California, United States, 92093