Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluating the Relationship Between Inflammation, Genetics, and Stress in the Development of High Blood Pressure
Lead Sponsor:
Augusta University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
15-19 years
Brief Summary
High blood pressure affects nearly one third of all individuals in the United States. If left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart failure, heart attack, kidney failure, or blindness. For many peop...
Detailed Description
High blood pressure is a complex condition that can be caused by many factors, including obesity, diet, genetics, or stress. Maintaining a healthy balance of sodium in the body is important for adequa...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participated in two previous NIH funded studies HL073260, HL077230
- Biological parents willing to participate in the study
- African American or European origins
Exclusion
- Non-biological parents
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
1099 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00384241
Start Date
August 1 2006
End Date
July 1 2009
Last Update
June 3 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University
Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30912