Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluating the Relationship Between Stress, Ethnicity, and Blood Pressure
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Diego
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Brief Summary
High blood pressure is a common health problem among people in the United States. This study will examine the ways that stress and ethnicity play a role in the development of high blood pressure.
Detailed Description
High blood pressure affects nearly one third of all people in the United States. It can be caused by many factors, including obesity, sodium intake, genetics, and stress. Ethnicity appears to also pla...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Self-identifies as African American or Caucasian
- Weighs 85% to 150% of ideal weight (approximate BMI of 17.5 to 30)
- In good physical health
Exclusion
- Blood pressure greater than 180/110 mm Hg at any point in the past
- Currently works less than half-time
- Currently is employed doing shift work
- Currently takes prescription medication, other than anti-hypertensive medication
- Currently smokes
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
203 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00783497
Start Date
October 1 2005
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
December 17 2015
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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California, United States, 92103