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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) |
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Information provided by: | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00005413 |
To investigate stroke risk using the National Academy of Sciences Twin Registry.
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Cardiovascular Diseases Cerebrovascular Accident Myocardial Infarction Coronary Disease |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Natural History |
Study Start Date: | September 1991 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | September 1993 |
BACKGROUND:
The epidemiology and common risk factors for cerebrovascular disease have been well documented by cross-sectional and longitudinal population surveys. These studies have generally involved unrelated individuals with little information on family history. Despite a significant role in cardiovascular risk, few studies have investigated familial contributions to stroke risk, and its importance was unknown. Recognition of the importance of hereditary influences on vascular disease of the heart has contributed, in large part, to the current emphasis on the molecular biology of vascular disease and a more balanced view that recognized both genetic and environmental influences on coronary artery disease. Twin studies represented a simple and uniquely powerful tool for analyzing genetic and environmental contributions to complex human phenotypes. Studies of cardiovascular risk have shown the importance of heritable factors, and it was hypothesized that similar genetic factors played a role in development of stroke.
With improved understanding of stroke risk factors (both genetic and environmental), early prevention measures can begin in high risk groups as early as childhood, an approach already applied to cardiovascular disease.
Demonstration of a significant heritable risk for stroke should also prompt and help direct, further investigation into the molecular mechanisms of the genetic influences on stroke and may identify new approaches for stroke prevention and treatment, as it has for cardiovascular disease.
DESIGN NARRATIVE:
The twins have been surveyed periodically over the past two decades, most recently in 1985.
Information obtained included questions on vascular risk factors, myocardial disease, and stroke. An analysis was made on an estimation of heritable risk. A comparison was made between monozygotic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins. If genes influenced the prevalence of stroke, there should have been more MZ twin pairs with stroke.
Measures of concordance and heritability were used to estimate the size of the genetic contribution. Secondary analyses focussed on compound risk factors (e.g. hypertension and diabetes), less well documented risk factors (e.g. diet and personality), and the heritability of individual stroke risk factors.
Genders Eligible for Study: | Male |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
No eligibility criteria
Study ID Numbers: | 4331 |
Study First Received: | May 25, 2000 |
Last Updated: | June 23, 2005 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00005413 History of Changes |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
Arterial Occlusive Diseases Heart Diseases Cerebral Infarction Myocardial Ischemia Stroke Vascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Ischemia Arteriosclerosis |
Brain Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Coronary Disease Necrosis Brain Ischemia Brain Infarction Infarction Myocardial Infarction Coronary Artery Disease |
Arterial Occlusive Diseases Heart Diseases Cerebral Infarction Myocardial Ischemia Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Arteriosclerosis Ischemia Brain Diseases |
Cerebrovascular Disorders Coronary Disease Necrosis Pathologic Processes Brain Ischemia Cardiovascular Diseases Brain Infarction Infarction Myocardial Infarction Coronary Artery Disease |