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