Status:
COMPLETED
A Study on Intima Media Thickness (IMT) in Middle-aged Subjects
Lead Sponsor:
AstraZeneca
Conditions:
Atherosclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
45+ years
Brief Summary
This is an observational study to measure the thickness of artery walls in the neck (intima media thickness IMT) by ultrasound examination in middle-aged subjects with central obesity. The purpose of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female aged 55 years or above.
- Waist circumference: male more than 90 cm; female more than 80 cm.
Exclusion
- Any known chronic diseases requiring long-term medication such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia.
- Presence of known cardiovascular diseases including cerebro-vascular disease, coronary heart disease and peripheral artery disease.
- Presence of any active major diseases that may interfere the physical conditions and body weight of subjects during the study period, which include malignancy, infection, renal or liver function impairment, recent major surgery (within 3 months).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00784264
Start Date
October 1 2008
End Date
June 1 2009
Last Update
January 12 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Research Site
Hong Kong, Hong Kong