Design and Implementation of the Puerto Rico Observational Study of Psychosocial, Environmental, and Chronic Disease Trends (PROSPECT).
Josiemer Mattei, Katherine L Tucker, Luis M Falcón...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33083832Actively Recruiting
Age: 30Years - 75Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID03794531
Puerto Rico Observational Study of Psychosocial, Environmental, and Chronic Disease Trends
Led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) · Updated on 2026-05-05
2500
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Lead Sponsor
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are conducting the Puerto Rico Observational Study of Psychosocial, Environmental, and Chronic Disease Trends to understand how psychosocial, food-related, and cardiometabolic risk factors affect cardiovascular-related health disparities in Puerto Rico. This study will follow a group of 2,500 adults aged 30 to 75 years, recruited from various clinics across the island, to examine how these factors relate to chronic diseases over time. Participants will be part of a community-wide, longitudinal population cohort with data collected at the start and followed up after two years. The study will gather detailed information on psychosocial conditions, dietary habits, food security, biological markers related to cardiovascular disease, and medical records. It will also analyze differences based on whether participants live in urban or rural areas and how conditions changed before and after Hurricane Maria. During the study, participants will provide information through interviews and medical data collection. Researchers will measure the number of participants diagnosed with chronic diseases over four years, comparing urban and rural populations. The study allows for long-term observation of health trends and factors affecting chronic diseases, with participant involvement expected over several years to support this comprehensive assessment.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Psychosocial, Environmental, and Chronic Disease Trends in Puerto Rico
Who Can Participate
Age: 30Years - 75Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 30-75 years old at the time of enrollment
- Non-institutionalized
- Living in Puerto Rico at the time of the first interview and the year before
- Not planning to move from Puerto Rico within 3 years
- Able to answer questions without assistance
- Living in a stable dwelling
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Long-term Monitoring
Duration - Up to 4 years
Participants are observed over time to track psychosocial, environmental, and chronic disease trends through self-reported data.
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation
San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00927
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Research Team
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Josiemer Mattei, PhD
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Martha Tamez, ScD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
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Published Research Related To This Trial
Chronic Diseases and Associated Risk Factors Among Adults in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria.
Josiemer Mattei, Martha Tamez, June O'Neill...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35019984Association between adverse experiences during Hurricane María and mental and emotional distress among adults in Puerto Rico.
Andrea López-Cepero, H June O'Neill, Abrania Marrero...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36048184Food Insecurity Is Associated With Dysfunctional Eating Behaviors Among Adults in Puerto Rico.
Wanqing Xu, Andrea López-Cepero, H June O'Neill...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37395692