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Study NCT ID: NCT00415415
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2016-07-29
First Post: 2006-12-20

Brief Title: Factors Associated With Coronary Heart Disease in African Americans in the Jackson Heart Study
Sponsor: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute NHLBI
Organization: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute NHLBI

Study Overview

Official Title: Disparities in CHD in the Jackson Heart Study
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2006-12
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: Coronary heart disease CHD is the leading cause of deaths that are related to cardiovascular disease in the United States and Mississippis CHD mortality rate is the highest in the nation This study will examine data from the Jackson Heart Study to determine the effect of socioeconomic status and psychosocial factors on CHD risk in African Americans in Mississippi
Detailed Description: CHD is a disease that is characterized by narrowing of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart As a result insufficient amounts of oxygen and nutrients reach the heart which can cause chest pain or heart attack Studies have shown that peoples socioeconomic status is associated with their health and that African Americans experience the highest rates of heart disease in the US The Jackson Heart Study JHS is currently being conducted in Jackson Mississippi and is studying the factors that influence the development of cardiovascular disease in African American men and women This study will examine data from the JHS to determine the effect of socioeconomic status and psychosocial factors on CHD risk in African Americans in Mississippi

This study will recruit participants from the JHS only Participants will report to the study site at least once for 45 hours for baseline measurements Visits will include measurements of body size and blood pressure an electrocardiogram an echocardiogram an ultrasound of the carotid artery blood and urine collection a lung function test and interviews regarding health status and sociocultural aspects of life Follow-up evaluations will occur 5 and 10 years after starting the study Outcomes will include self-report and electrocardiogram-defined CHD as well as measures of various social and psychological factors

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None
Secondary IDs
Secondary ID Type Domain Link
1K01HL084682-01 NIH None httpsreporternihgovquickSearch1K01HL084682-01