Status:
COMPLETED
Family Research Study: Metabolism of Fats and Proteins in Specific Ethnic Groups
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Davis
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Healthy
Heart Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
6+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether lipoprotein(a), also called Lp(a), is a risk factor for cardiovascular (heart) disease. Lipoproteins are tiny particles that circulate in the blood. T...
Detailed Description
During the study visit the research staff will ask about the medical history, perform a brief physical exam, and draw approximately 4 teaspoons of blood of each family member.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Of Caucasian or African descent
- Families must have 2 natural/biological parents and 2 natural/biological offspring
- 6 years old or older
Exclusion
- Races other than African American or Caucasian
- Families without 2 natural/biological parents and 2 natural/biological offspring
- younger that 6 years old
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2009
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
325 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00853775
Start Date
February 1 2009
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
May 30 2017
Active Locations (1)
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UC Davis CTSC Clinical Research Center (CCRC) at Veterans Affair Medical Center
Mather, California, United States, 95655