Status:
COMPLETED
Examining the Genetic Predictors of Coronary Artery Calcification in African Americans
Lead Sponsor:
University of Michigan
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Conditions:
Atherosclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
20+ years
Brief Summary
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is an important health concern for African Americans, who are diagnosed with CAD at high rates. Coronary artery calcification, which is characterized by calcium deposits ...
Detailed Description
In the United States, more people die from CAD than any other disease, with African Americans, particularly women and young men, being more affected by CAD than European Americans. One cause of CAD is...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participated in the second GENOA exam in Jackson, Mississippi and is alive and willing to participate
Exclusion
- Reported a history of heart attack, stroke, or coronary or non-coronary heart surgery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2009
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
752 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00925561
Start Date
January 1 2009
End Date
April 1 2013
Last Update
June 19 2013
Active Locations (1)
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University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39216