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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) |
| Information provided by: | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00362128 |
Purpose
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) than individuals in China. This study will evaluate the effect that acculturation has on health habits and CVD risk factors in Chinese immigrants living in NYC.
| Condition |
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Hypertension Cardiovascular Diseases Diabetes Mellitus Metabolic Syndrome X |
| MedlinePlus related topics: | Diabetes High Blood Pressure Metabolic Syndrome |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Ecologic or Community, Cross-Sectional |
| Official Title: | Chinese American Cardiovascular Health Assessment CHA-CHA |
Biospecimens are being analyzed to evaluate the relationship between biomarker, behaviors and sociodemographic variables. Stored specimens will permit future analysis that may involve genetic variables related to biomarker findings.
| Estimated Enrollment: | 2000 |
| Study Start Date: | January 2007 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | October 2009 |
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 factors for CVD, including inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. Research has shown that CVD mortality rates differ greatly between Chinese immigrants living in NYC and individuals living in China. Because of this difference, it is important to understand the impact of immigration and acculturation on health habits and psychosocial factors, which may influence the development of CVD. This study will gather information from Chinese immigrants in NYC to identify the impact of immigration and acculturation on behavior and CVD risk factors. In addition, results from this study may provide insight into the CVD risk patterns in other immigrant groups.
This study will enroll Chinese immigrants living in NYC. Participants will attend one study visit and will complete questionnaires to assess their health habits (diet, physical activity, and smoking), stress levels, and socioeconomic status. Participants will also undergo a physical examination and blood collection.
Eligibility
| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
| Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Community sample from Chinatown region of NYC.
Inclusion Criteria:
Contacts and Locations| Contact: Judith Wylie-Rosett, EdD | 718-430-3345 | jwrosett@aecom.yu.edu |
| United States, New York | |||||
| New York Downtown Hospital | Recruiting | ||||
| New York, New York, United States | |||||
| Contact: Charles Ho 212-801-1714 charles.ho@downtownhospital.org | |||||
| Contact: , RN | |||||
| Principal Investigator: | Judith Wylie-Rosett, EdD | Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University |
More Information
| Responsible Party: | Yeshiva University - Albert Einstein College of Medicine ( Judith Wylie-Rosett ) |
| Study ID Numbers: | 1338, HL077809-01 |
| First Received: | August 8, 2006 |
| Last Updated: | July 28, 2008 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00362128 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
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